Completed in 2023 City project

Tomken Twin Pad Arena Redevelopment

Tomken Twin Pad Arena will be undergoing lifecycle replacements, general facility improvements, and an overall refresh in 2023 to meet the needs of the community.

Overview

Originally built in 1991, Tomken Twin Pad Arena has served Ward 3 residents and the surrounding community for the last 30 and more years. Various elements of the building have reached the end of their life span and require repair or replacement.

Tomken Twin Pad Arena building — Artists rendering of the exterior of the new Tomken Twin Pad Arena

Objectives

Some of the facility lifecycle repairs and replacements include:

Repair of roof assembly and roof components
Wall panels and wall flashings
Replace/repair exterior windows and doors
Building envelope repairs
Mechanical and HVAC equipment replacement
Building automation system replacement
Refrigeration equipment replacement
Resurface asphalt parking lot

Other improvements planned:

Apply a metal coating on the roof and repaint the exterior wall panels an updated colour
Expose existing and original wood decking/ceiling in both arenas Improve arena lighting levels
Improve accessibility by installing sliding doors at main entrance and into arenas
Add a public art piece
Install new floor tile and paint vestibule
Add Exterior Building Signage

Milestones

1

September 2022 to February 2023

Project planning
2

March 2023

Construction start
3

September 2023

Substantial completion

Gallery

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Exposing the original wood deck ceilings.

The freshly painted exterior of the Tomken Twin Pad Arena. — New paint on the exterior of the facility.

A newly renovated interior with large sliding glass doors, light green walls and tile on the floors and feature wall. — New sliding doors, tiles and paint installed in the front lobby.

A colourful mural depicting athletic activities, like cycling and hockey. — Mural by artist Ryan Smeeton.

A light green vestibule overhangs two sets of sliding glass doors. — Arena vestibule.

Sliding glass doors open to an interior painted a light green. — Arena entrance sliding doors.

A large indoor ice rink with a wooden-trussed ceiling. — Tomken Twin arena rink and wood ceiling.

A building lobby with light green concrete block walls. — Tomken Twin arena lobby.

Glass sliding doors with Rink 2 written on them. — Interior sliding doors.

The exterior of a dark grey building with a freshly painted parking lot. — Exterior of Tomken Twin arena.

The exterior front entrance of a grey building. — Exterior of Tomken Twin arena.

Contact

Any questions or comments on this exciting City project can be sent directly to Andrew Noble, District Manager, Arenas and Golf at andrew.noble@mississauga.ca.

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