Town Advises on Stage 3 Openings

HALTON HILLS, ON - Halton Hills Council received an update on the plans to reopen programs and facilities at its meeting on July 27. Under the Province’s Stage 3 announcement, municipalities in Halton Region were among those that received permission to move to the next phase of openings.  The Mayor noted the difference between what was allowed and what the municipality was prepared to do.

“Just because the Province is granting us the ability to open more amenities as of last Friday, this does not mean that we are immediately going to do so,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. The Mayor’s comments followed a presentation by Director of Recreation Services Samantha Howard who detailed various facility and modified program openings, noting the new precautionary measures implemented to safeguard against spread of the COVID-19 virus. 

Brent Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer noted that the municipality had been consistent in taking a thoughtful and strategic approach to managing the reopening of programs and services.  “Staff has done an excellent job in prioritizing the health and safety of this community by researching and applying protocols from cleaning, to people management, to new administrative procedures – all with the goal of providing modified services in safe and controlled environments.”

The scheduled openings for Town facilities & programs are as follows:

July 27:         

Gellert Community Centre pool only (Modified lane/group swims and aquatic programs; preregistration required)

August 10:    

• Hillsview Active Living Centres
• Gellert (Kinsmen Hall)
• Cultural Centre (Gallery)
• Modified fitness programs (10 classes across four locations; pre-registration required; bring own equipment)

August 11:     

• Halton Hills Public Library (Limited hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
• Browse collection, internet workstations & study rooms open

August 17:     

• Acton ACC (Pickleball, pre-registration required)
• Cultural Centre, Gellert & Acton ACC (Meeting rooms/event spaces by appointment only)

September:   

• Acton & Georgetown indoor pools (Modified lane/group swims and aquatic programs; preregistration required)
• Mold-Masters Sportsplex & Acton ACC (Ice sports & limited recreational skating)
• Halton Hills Public Library (New operating hours, Monday to Sunday)

September 8:          

Mold-Masters Sportsplex & Acton ACC (Tentative start to the ice season)

July 24 marked the opening of playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment at West Branch Park and cemetery interments and services with increased gathering limits. Splashpads, sportsfields and ball diamonds opened in June with modified use.

A firm date for reopening of Town Hall has not yet been established however more information is anticipated next week.  According to the CAO, “Staff has been successful in continuing to deliver services and even when Town Hall is open, we are encouraging the public to access staff remotely whenever possible so as to mitigate the potential of spreading the COVID-19 virus.”

Learn more on the Town of Halton Hills COVID-19 page

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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