Sarnia council has accepted a design proposal for the new Colborne Road fire station.
The gender neutral facility will be compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the drive-through bays will be big enough to house an aerial truck.
The steering committee has recommended an exterior with red doors, and a look it believes will match the neighbourhood.
G. Douglas Vallee Limited was awarded the design gig last December.
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Tenders for the demolition of Germain Park Arena will be considered at Sarnia council's next meeting.
The matter was deferred to the May 3rd meeting.
Staff had recommended council approve a submission by Salandria Ltd. of Richmond Hill for the demolition project.
Councillor George Vandenberg felt the $132,000 estimate was low compared to other demolition projects carried out recently in the city.
In a related matter, Sarnia council approved spending $74,000 to conduct a feasibility study for an indoor multi-purpose recreation facility in the city.
It's been suggested in the past that the Germain Arena site be considered for such a facility.
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Sarnia council has approved a gypsy moth control program that recommends spraying in six areas of the city.
Around $60,000 will be spent to spray trees at Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia Golf and Curling Club, Newell Street, Canatara Park and Marcin Park.
General Manager of Community Services Stacey Forfar said the recommendations for this year are consistent with last year, focusing on areas that have severe and moderately severe infestations on public lands only.
Forfar said weather permitting, it's hoped the initial aerial spray program will take place May 20-22, with a second application 5 to 10 days later.
