The PMD arena auditorium will be getting new flooring in the near future.
Council accepted a proposal from Mapleton Flooring and Windows to replace the floor, at an estimated cost of up to $47,677.
While there have been many upgrades to the arena over the 35 years since it was constructed in 1977, including the addition of five new dressing rooms, the original auditorium flooring is still in place. A report presented to council at its Sept. 11 meeting indicated the parquet hardwood dance floor and surrounding vinyl tile floor have been deteriorating for a number of years and are “significantly outdated and no longer provide the community with an enticing platform for 2012 rentals.”
The approved proposal calls for a new floor consisting of luxury vinyl tile with a slate, stone or plank look. The material would be easily-maintained with no waxing or sealing required and would have an estimated 20 year lifespan.
Lynch recommend that approach over a less-expensive epoxy flooring that would have a longer life-span, but is more “industrial looking.”
Pleasant for functions
“What we want to make is an auditorium that’s pleasant for weddings and other functions,” said Lynch, who suggested an interior designer be consulted on style options before proceeding with the work, which is expected to take about two weeks to complete.
Lynch noted the funds for the floor have already been allocated in the municipality’s 2012 capital budget.
