City wins accessibility award
Source: Mississauga.com
The recently renovated Malton Community Centre Pool has earned the City of Mississauga an award for going “above and beyond” when it comes to accessibility.
The pool, which includes more accessible parking spots, new ramps, accessible washrooms and change rooms with lifts and a ramp and lift to allow access to the lap pool and the leisure/therapy pool, received the 2011 Barrier-Free Design Award of Merit from the March of Dimes.
The award is presented annually for buildings designed or renovated that promote and consider accessibility for people with disabilities.
“We were very pleased to present the City of Mississauga with our (award) for the recent renovations made to the Malton Community Centre Pool,” said March of Dimes Canada president and chief executive officer Andria Spindel. “What really impressed the awards committee when reviewing this nomination was that this project didn’t just meet the basic requirements of the building code, it went above and beyond. All accessibility features within the pool area encourage and welcome people with disabilities to explore the wonderful and relaxing amenities that the pool has to offer.”
The pool was one of many renovated by the City using funds made available through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
“The City of Mississauga has long been committed to improving accessibility in our city,” said corporate services commissioner Brenda Breault. “Incorporating accessible design, above and beyond building code requirements, was an obvious choice for all our community pool and facility projects.”
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