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Town reopens some local facilities to public

August 21, 2020   ·   0 Comments

By Mike Baker

The Town of Orangeville has opened up more of its facilities and programming to the public over the past week. 

Under Stage 3 of the provincial recovery plan, the Town has committed to providing additional amenities and providing more programming to local residents. Town Hall reopened to the public in a non-appointment format on Monday (Aug. 17). This marks the first time that local residents can visit the facility without previously scheduling an appointment since March. 

The Mill Street Library also expanded its services and reopened to the public on Monday, with some restrictions in place. The facility will be open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with patrons also having access to the library’s computers. The popular curbside pick-up service will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. The Alder Street branch remains closed for the time being. 

In a release to media, the Town outlined its plan for recreation centres and programs. Due to the Alder lap pool liner requiring additional repairs, staff are phasing in the reopening of that particular facility. In the meantime, the lap pool at Tony Rose arena reopened on Monday, with public swims, lane swimming and aqua fitness classes resuming during weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended for all classes and programs. 

Recreational programs will continue to expand, with Sept. 14 earmarked for the reintroduction of swimming lessons, public skating sessions, shinny, pickleball and the walking track. Program participants will be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time to allow for the additional time required for screening and attendance. One parent or guardian will be allowed to accompany a child into the facility. All spectator areas remain closed for the time being. 

Indoor facility rentals are currently being accepted, with arena ice rentals starting up again on Sept. 8. 

The municipal offices off Lakeview Court, and Orangeville’s Operation Centre, located at 500 C-Line, and Water Pollution Control Plant, located on Townline, are all open by appointment only. The Orangeville Fire Station, located on Dawson Road, will remain closed to the public, with many of the fire permit, prevention and administration services provided online or over the phone. 

Local residents looking to access public buildings and programs will be required to follow a collection of safety protocols. Any guest wishing to visit Town facility is asked to use the online public health COVID-19 self-assessment prior to their arrival. Any resident not wearing a face covering will be provided one upon entry to any municipal facility. There will also be capacity limits in place at all sites. 

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