Rehabilitation of Minden Hills Community Facilities for Accessibility

pre-construction

The scope of the project is to rehabilitate/renovate/replace the entrance accessible ramps and doorways to two Community Centres ,one recreation facility and 1 cultural centre to meet current Ontario Building Code standards and to become compliant with the AODA 2025 requirements for municipalities. Minden Library/Cultural Centre - Located in one building, with multiple entrances. The existing retaining wall, stairs, ramps, and platforms around the Library and Cultural building are showing the effects of the shifting soils beneath them. Guardrails and handrails on top of the retaining walls and along stairs and ramps are rusting heavily and are in need of replacement. The sidewalk to Cultural building has subsided enough that there is no wheelchair access to be had. Lochlin Community Centre - Accessibility Upgrades - Ramp replacement, auto door operator. Irondale Community Centre - Accessibility Upgrades - Ramp replacement, auto door operator. Minden Curling Club Building - Elevator / Lift: propose an elevator and air lock addition at the front of the building, taking advantage of the existing canopy. This project aims to: • Meet community and user needs - Supporting access to public facilities to persons of all abilities • Promote good asset management planning - retrofit of existing facilities to extend life and improve health and safety • Represents good value for money - serving upwards of 20% of population, procurement by tendering. • Fosters greater accessibility - bring up to current OBC standards and meet AODA 2025 requirements