Sep 30

Project Reports

Since the early stages of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre project, the  Project Steering Committee has engaged the services of numerous consultants to prepare reports and studies on various aspects of the project. Below are the reports to date:

User Needs Assessment, 2006, prepared by dmA - Central Nova Region Final Report

Geo-Technical Study, 2008, prepared by Stantec: Geo-technical Report

Geo Technical Supplementary Study, 2009, prepared by Stantec: SupplementaryGeotechInvestigation – Dec09

Business Plan, 2010, prepared by dmA: Final Report – Business Plan

Traffic Impact Study, 2010, prepared by Atlantic Traffic Management: Traffic Study – FinalReport 04-10

For more information, or if you are having problems opening any of the files please contact us at ignitethespirit@colchester.ca or 902.893.9706

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Sod Turning Ceremony - November, 2010Photo FrameAquatic Centre - December, 2010Photo FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePrime Minister Harper's $10M Announcement - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee at the Sod Turning Ceremony, November 2010Photo FrameLower Level Plan Photo FrameUpper Level PlanPhoto FrameInterior ViewPhoto FrameExterior View - front entrance, facing Abenaki Rd.Photo FrameWest Side of the building, aquatic centre exterior - facing the 102 HighwayPhoto FrameInterior View - Aquatic CentrePhoto FrameFundraising Campaign Team - March, 2011Photo FrameProgress on the arena continues - November 2011. Structure for 2600 seats with walking track above.Photo FrameStructure for 2600 seats in the event arena with the 30 seat sky box above. November, 2011Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield (left) thanks the campaign's lead donor, Stu Rath (centre) for his generous donation to the Ignite the Spirit CampaignPhoto FrameJon Stanfield (centre) thanks the team at CIBC and CIBC Wood Gundy for their $100,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameJon Stanfield (right) thanks Kevin Pelley, President of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems for their $150,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield and Kevin Pelly of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems are shown reviewing the Civic Centre designs.Photo FrameBernice Rowe and Mark Goudge from the Engine Room in Truro present Dave Ritcey with a cheque for $4567 that what raised during an outdoor concert, June, 2010.Photo FrameChantale Hache (centre) and Tim Tucker (right) of the Truro & District Chamber of Commerce are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Vice Chair, Dave Ritcey and staff, Kathy Sutherland with a cheque for $10,000 in support of the Campaign.Photo FrameKirk Milligan of TD Canada Trust, Truro is shown presenting Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000. TD's donation is in support of the Centre's pursuit of LEED Silver Green Building Certification.Photo FrameStanfield's Ltd. was one of the lead donors to the campaign with an early commitment of $200,000. Respresenting Stanfield's for the presentation was (left to right) Andrew Sears, Mike Henderson, Tom Stanfield, Jon Stanfield and Roy Gouthro.Photo FrameGreg Wilkins (left) and Gordon Brost of Scotiabank are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000.Photo FramePatterson Law recently ignited the spirit of the campaign with a $50,000 donation. Jon Stanfield (left) is shown with Dennis James, George White and Sarah Campbell of Patterson Law.Photo FrameNova Enterprises confirmed a $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Bill Masters (left) and Rod MacKay from Nova Enterprises are shown with Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield.Photo FrameSteel arriving on site, July, 2011.Photo FrameOver thirty Scotiabank employees volunteered at the August 5 Blue Rodeo Concert in support of the campaign. Scotiabank donated $15,000 to the concert.Photo FrameSteel work continues - Sept. 13, 2011Photo FrameConcrete block install begins - October, 2011Photo FrameAn early view of the arena, roof work and seat structure continues. October, 2011Photo FrameMatt Sullivan(left to right), Dale Saunders and Myles Johnson from Johnson Saunders Chartered Accountants are shown with Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield and Vice Chair Duane Rath during a recent presentation of their $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Photo FrameMillbrook First Nations recently ignited the spirit with a $250,000 donation to the campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield is shown with Millbrook council members for the offical cheque presentation.Photo FrameBack of building, facing McClures Mills Rd. November 2011Photo FramePhoto FrameUpper level - top of arena bowl, walking/jogging track and fitness centre.Photo FrameLower level - ice surface, multi-purpose space, community space, aquatic centre and rock climbing wall.Photo FrameA generous donation of $100,000 by Truro businesses Pye Chevrolet Buick GMC, Truro Toyota and Pye Apartments recently Ignited the Spirit of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Representing the three businesses for the presentation was Garry Pye (left) who is shown being thanked for the donation by Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield. Photo FrameThe Skybox and Media Box in the arenaPhoto FrameCheck out the natural lighting in the arenaPhoto FrameThe view from the walking trackPhoto FrameView of the ice surface from the walking trackPhoto FrameThe first glimpse of the walking trackPhoto FrameExterior Siding - what the exterior will look likePhoto FrameView of the 3 lane walking/running track - February 2012Photo FrameFitness Centre taking shape! - February 2012Photo FrameAquatics Centre making progress - February 2012Photo FrameThe Ignite the Spirit campaign is pleased to recognize Caldwell Roach as a supporter of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Jon Stanfield (left) Chair of the campaign met with Rod Jones (right) Partner at Caldwell Roach to thank him for the generous gift of $25,000 to the campaign. “We are proud to support the community’s new health and wellness centre and are excited for the doors to open in September”, notes Jones. Photo FrameMacQuarries Pharmasave is a well known business in our region who believes in the health and wellness of the community. Jon Stanfield (right) Chair of the Ignite the Spirit Campaign met with Charles MacQuarrie (left) of MacQuarries Pharmasave to thank him for their generous gift to the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. “This kind of commitment to our community is necessary to move the Ignite the Spirit Campaign closer to the finish line - $5 million” says Stanfield. Photo FrameView of the new hospital from the second floor of the CentrePhoto FrameDormer for the walk climbing wallPhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FrameArena - April 2012Photo FrameArena - April 2012Photo FrameCompetitive Pool - 8 lane, 25mPhoto FramePhoto Frame

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