Site work in front of the new Barrington municipal recreation centre being built on Sherose Island adjacent to the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena is expected to be completed before the end of October, leaving interior finishes to be done before the centre opens. KATHY JOHNSONArticle contentThe Municipality of Barrington’s new $8.9-million multi-use recreation centre on Sherose Island is expected to be completed by the end of November.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“Site work should be done in the next two weeks, and the rest will be interior finishes,” says Chris Frotten, CAO for the Municipality of Barrington.Article contentArticle content Construction workers frame up a curb while doing site work in front of the new Barrington municipal recreation centre being built on Sherose Island. KATHY JOHNSONArticle contentWhere the new multi-use facility is fully integrated with the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, there will be some disruption to the operations of the arena over those next few weeks, but it should be minimal for the most part, says Frotten.Article contentArticle content“This week and next, the site work at the front of the building and repaving of Park Lane will affect entry to the building, and a switchover to the new power supply towards the end of the month may cause schedule changes or cancellations,” he says. “We are trying our best to avoid any cancellations, and there shouldn’t be many, but sometimes we’re not able to avoid them.”Article contentArticle content A youth wearing a hockey jersey enters the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena through the new entrance for the Oct. 4 Junior C hockey game. From the new entrance patrons will be able to access both the arena and the new recreation centre. KATHY JOHNSONArticle contentArticle contentPlans are to have a soft opening of the new facility in December. “It’ll be open house style, inviting the public to explore and experience the facility at their own pace throughout the month. Users will have the opportunity to try out different areas and amenities as we prepare for the official grand opening,” which will likely be in January or February, Frotten says.Article contentThe project is about 4.5 percent over budget, which is well within standards for this size of project, Frotten says.Article contentArticle content The land is levelled where the former Barrington municipal recreation centre once stood on Sherose Island. The 57-year-old building was demolished in early October. KATHY JOHNSONArticle contentArticle contentMeanwhile, the municipality has issued a call for artists to paint a fiberglass lobster sculpture that celebrates recreation and community spirit to be prominently displayed in the lobby of the new recreation centre.Article content“We want your designs to creatively capture the energy of local sports, outdoor activities, and the ways our community comes together. Whether bold, playful, abstract, or realistic, we’re excited to see your ideas,” says the municipality.Article contentThe sculpture will be a permanent feature at the recreation centre and will be the 12th artist-painted lobster sculpture in the municipality and the Town of Clark’s Harbour.Article content The new Barrington municipal recreation centre being built on Sherose Island is nearing completion. KATHY JOHNSONArticle contentThe deadline for submissions is Oct. 31. An honorarium of $1,500 plus supplies will be paid to the artist.Article contentTo apply, proposals including a biography or CV, description of the concept, sketches or visual representations of the design and painting technique/method can be sent to satwood@barringtonmunicipality.com The full project description is on the municipality’s website.
$8.9-million new Barrington municipal recreation centre nearing completion
