Mississauga Celebration Square in Full Swing The official opening of Mississauga Celebration Square may have been held outside in the pouring rain, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of politicians, staff and residents excited about the launch of the GTA’s newest entertainment venue. The official opening took the form of a Council Meeting from the permanent stage, with presentations showcasing the Square’s development, features and future plans.

All Renovated City Pools Drawing Crowds The City’s two new indoor pools at Clarkson Community Centre and Malton Community Centre and the six renovated outdoor pools were officially opened in June and July. Residents celebrated the opening of Clarkson Community Pool and Malton Community Pool on Saturday, June 18, each with an official ceremony followed by a complimentary Panera lunch, free swims, displays, local entertainment and activities. Approximately 1,200 people participated in the festivities.

All ISF Library Projects Complete The City’s four library redevelopment projects are now open for regular business following community celebrations. The three south libraries officially opened on Saturday, June 11, each with an official ceremony including representation from the three levels of government funding the renovations.

Burnhamthorpe Library Official Reopening – You’re Invited! The City’s largest library ISF project, and an architectural beauty, is set to officially reopen on Saturday August 6. The celebrations at Burnhamthorpe Library begin with an official ceremony at 11 a.m. Hosted by Ward 3 Councillor Chris Fonseca, the ceremony will feature Mayor McCallion, members from levels of government and the Chair of the Mississauga Public Library Board. The newly named Maja Prentice Theatre will also be dedicated to retired Ward 3 councillor, Maja Prentice.

Official Opening Set for Burnhamthorpe Library Burnhamthorpe Library reopened to the public on June 1 with an excited crowd clustered at the library doors. The renovated library did not disappoint! Plans are now underway for the official opening celebrations to take place on Saturday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

City takes Council Meeting Outdoors for Official Opening The City is about to officially unveil a gem in downtown Mississauga. On Wednesday, June 22, Mayor McCallion and City councillors will hold their Council Meeting outdoors on Mississauga Celebration Square. This may be the first time a City Council has ever conducted their meeting in the open air. But, that isn’t the only reason why this meeting is extra special:

New Indoor Pools Near Completion The new pools at Clarkson Community Centre and Malton Community Centre are receiving final touches for their opening in June. The pool additions are greatly anticipated by local residents. Plans are underway for the official openings on Saturday, June 18. Residents are invited to join in the festivities at 1 p.m. in Clarkson and 3 p.m. in Malton. Details

Official Openings Set for Renovated South Libraries The City will officially reopen all of its south libraries on the same day, complete with ceremonies and family festivities. Lakeview, Port Credit and Lorne Park Libraries recently reopened to the public after a year of renovations through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF). Residents are invited to join in the official opening celebrations on Saturday, June 11, 2011:

Burnhamthorpe Library Ready to Reopen The City of Mississauga will reopen its final library undergoing renovations through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) program. Burnhamthorpe Library, the City’s largest library project, budgeted at $16.6 million, will reopen to residents at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Lakeview, Port Credit and Lorne Park Libraries reopened earlier this year.

ATTENTION: Official Opening Celebrations for South Libraries Rescheduled The City of Mississauga’s official reopening ceremonies for Lakeview, Port Credit and Lorne Park Libraries, originally scheduled for May 7, 2011, will now take place on June 11, 2011.

Lorne Park Library is Next to Reopen The final south Mississauga library, undergoing renovations through the ISF program, is set to reopen to residents. Staff at Lorne Park Library will welcome back customers on Monday, March 28 at noon. (Regular hours follow.)

Port Credit Library Re-opens in March, 2011 Another Mississauga facility, redeveloped under the ISF program, is set to re-open to residents. Port Credit Library will welcome back customers on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. (Regular hours follow.)

Additional ISF Projects Approved In November 2010, the City applied for new infrastructure projects to use previously allocated funds that had not been spent, to take advantage of “recycled ISF funding” opportunities announced by the provincial government.

Lakeview Library Re-opens in February, 2011 The first of Mississauga’s redeveloped facilities under the ISF program is set to re-open to residents. Lakeview Library will welcome back customers on Tuesday, February 15 at noon.

Redeveloped Facilities Set to Open in 2011 The federal government recently announced an extension to the March 31, 2011 completion deadline for ISF and RInC projects. A new deadline of October 31, 2011 allows for an additional construction season, and is applicable to projects where work has begun and eligible costs have been incurred before the original March deadline.

Minister of Infrastructure Visits Clarkson Pool Site In December, the City welcomed Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Bob Chiarelli, as he toured Clarkson Community Centre to check out construction of the new pool addition -- an $11.8 million ISF project. Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South, Councillor Pat Mullin and City staff joined him to point out the facility’s many features including a fully accessible 25-metre, five-lane lap pool, warm-water leisure /therapy pool with spray features and a relaxing hydrotherapy bench.

City Begins to take Bookings for Mississauga Celebration Square The City's former Civic Square will open as Mississauga Celebration Square in the summer of 2011. In addition to hosting a variety of free, year-round events and festivals for crowds up to 50,000 people, City staff expect outside arts and culture organizations, businesses and film companies will gravitate to Mississauga Celebration Square to showcase their own events.

City Completes Three Bundles of ISF Projects As of October 2010, the City has completed all of its road, noise wall and ISF projects. This includes rehabilitation of 14 major and local roads budgeted at $26.2 million; replacement of 20 noise walls at $4 million; and fifteen new sidewalks at $2.4 million.

New Indoor Pool for Clarkson Ward 2 is experiencing an exciting rejuvenation! Through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF), this community is getting a new pool at Clarkson Community Centre. This is in addition to a refurbished Lorne Park Branch Library and two rehabilitated outdoor pools, thanks to Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC).

Civic Square named Mississauga Celebration Square Mississauga City Council has approved “Mississauga Celebration Square” as the new name for the revitalized Civic Centre, currently under construction as the City’s major Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) project.

BULLETIN: South Branch Libraries Update With a number of infrastructure projects on the go in the City of Mississauga, we’ve all been anxiously awaiting the completion of renovated facilities in our neighbourhoods. Although the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund’s (ISF) provincial and federal government funding partners had imposed a project completion deadline of March 31, 2011, we had expected the south Mississauga branch library projects to be completed by the end of this year.

Port Credit Branch Library Half-Way There Port Credit residents are anticipating the completion of a number of infrastructure projects in their community. The Port Credit Branch Library is a key ISF project in their neighbourhood, budgeted at $3.1 million. The project is currently 55 per cent complete, with drilling, plumbing and electrical rough-ins and HVAC rough-in nearing completion. Site soil has also been tested with no contamination found.

Celebration Square Proposed as Name for Civic Square Mississauga City Council has been asked to consider Celebration Square as the name for the revitalized Civic Centre, currently under construction as an Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) project.

Erindale Community Looks forward to Refurbished Pool Redevelopment of Erindale Pool is Ward 6’s primary infrastructure stimulus project, funded through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program. Budgeted at $4 million, the project includes replacement of the pool tank and pool building with a new barrier-free family change room, male and female change rooms and on-deck showers.

Malton to get a New Pool Ward 5 is in the midst of a major revitalization boom! Thanks to funding through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) program, a range of construction projects are underway to improve local infrastructure. Those who attended the ISF Project Information Open House in February saw first hand what’s in store for the Malton community.