Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

48 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 new single pad arena and community centre. “Our existing arena is over 50 years old and at the end of its useful life. We will be designing this as more of a cultural hub as well,” she says. Brockton’s progressive approach positions the municipality for ongoing expansion and new prospects, all while providing its residents with a high quality of life in a beautiful setting. Mayor Peabody highlights, “We are looking forward. We’re really set up for growth, and we’re going to supplement that growth with attainable housing to satisfy workforce needs in the agricultural sector, as well as small scale, advanced manufacturing. We’ve really got a great plan in place infrastructure wise, we’ve got the investors, and we’re going to add the amenities that people want.” PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre www.bestwestern.com The Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel & Conference Centre is located in the central hub of Grey- Bruce County, within minutes of the beautiful beaches of Lake Huron, Bruce Power & Wind Generation Facilities, Hanover Raceway & Casino, Owen Sound, Kincardine and the Saugeen Airport. Free breakfast buffet, wireless/hardwired high- speed internet, business center, local phone calls and guest laundry.