The Construction Source

Town of Paradise | 7 arena equates to a $22 million investment in Paradise, with 70% of those costs pro- vided by Provincial authorities. Cumby notes Paradise successfully secured an- other $3 million which it is using to rede- velop a site near the arena where an old steel mill was once located. He says the site is being redeveloped to create a new park with trails and gazebos which will complement an existing recreation cen- ter. The city has saved costs by partnering with developers in a design/build team ap- proach which Cumby says has resulted in everyone working together to find ways to save money without compromising on the quality envisioned for the development. Cumby sees this development as the real- ization of a major goal, saying “Residents have lobbied for a new arena for years ... they want recreational opportunities for their children and for themselves, so this is a significant advancement for us.” He adds that the facility is anticipated to be completed by next summer, in time for a new hockey season. Whether coincidental or intentional,