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Northeast Branch Project

Northeast Branch Project

Rendered image of the Northeast Facility

Responding to growth in northeast Burlington, Burlington Public Library is building a new library branch  at the corner of Tim Dobbie Dr. and Dundas St. opposite Norton Park. This branch will be a unique joint integrated public and high school library located within a 218,500 sq. ft. facility also housing a Halton District School Board high school and a City of Burlington community centre.

Questions? Please contact BPL Project Manager: Susan Fitzgerald-Bell, Manager, Neighbourhood Branch Services.   Aldershot Branch: 905-333-9995  Cell:  905-315-0399  Email: fitzgeraldbells@bpl.on.ca
 

Thu
Apr 18
2013
Library Branch Named

The Burlington Public Library Board named the new library branch in the northeast tonight.  It will now be called the Alton Library.

Wed
Apr 17
2013
High School Named

HDSB Trustees name new high school in Alton.  It will be called the Dr. Frank Hayden Secondary School.

Thu
Dec 20
2012
Connect and learn about the new Secondary School in the Alton community

The facility's Secondary School Principal, Jacqueline Newton, has created a website to connect with students, parents and the wider community. Check it out at: http://avhs.hdsb.ca

Thu
Oct 27
2011
Groundbreaking

This morning BPL CEO Maureen Barry, project team members, and Library Board Vice Chair Nancy Douglas, gathered with important members of partner teams from the Halton District School Board and the City of Burlington to celebrate the groundbreaking of the City's largest joint community projects to date. Read our full story about it.

Hardhats were the stylish accessory worn by all. Photos of this exciting event can be found on the Photos tab.

Tue
Sep 6
2011
Construction Begins

The Bondfield Trailer is on site.  Excavation and footings for the foundation are happening.  Construction begins. See photos.

Wed
Aug 17
2011
Milestone Reached - Tender Awarded!

 

On Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Halton District School Board awarded tender to Bondfield Construction for the building of the Alton Facility.  In a ceremony at City Hall, HDSB,  Burlington Public Library and the City of Burlington signed the legal agreements regarding the land leases, construction and future operation of the new Alton Facility.  Watch for exciting photos and updates when construction begins!

 

Drywalling
March 2013
Drywalling
Lights
January 2013
Lights
Walls and Windows
October 2012
Walls and Windows
Gyms, the roof, and more
August 2012
Gyms, the roof, and more
Much Progress
July 2012
Much Progress
The Building Emerges
April 2012
The Building Emerges
Warm Winter Construction
February 2012
Warm Winter Construction
Construction Continues
January 2012
Construction Continues
Walls Going Up
December 2011
Walls Going Up
Groundbreaking
October 2011
Groundbreaking
Construction Begins
September 2011
Construction Begins
Community leaders sign agreements
August 2011
Signing agreements
Northeast Branch - July 2011 photos
July 2011
On site with the site plan
Northeast Branch October 2009 - Site before construction
October 2009
Site before construction

City of Burlington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Assets Master Plan (2009)

Parks and Recreation Report to Council (2009) PR 37-09 Alton Community Centre – Preferred Option

Council Presentation (March 2011)

   2009

  • April - Halton District School Board, City of Burlington and the Burlington Public Library begin exploring the idea of a complex made up of a high school, joint integrated library (high school and public library) and a community centre
  • June - Alton Community Centre and Library Feasibility Study – Public Open House
  • July - Library Board, School Board and City Council reach agreement and understanding to go forward with the project.
  • July - Design phase begins
  • Fall - Community and staff Consultation

   2010

  • January to December - Design phase
  • March - Project information signs erected on site
  • March - Drop-in information session for City Council Members
  • March - Public open house providing information on the integreated facility and Norton Park plans
  • August - Prequalification for General Contractor and trades held through Svedas Architects on behalf of HDSB
  • September - Power Point presentation to City of Burlington Senior Management Team
  • October - Site grading completed
  • Fall - Site Plan Submission

  2011

  • January to April -  Design Phase completed
  • January - Building Permit submission
  • April - Site Plan Approval
  • April - Construction Tender issued
  • May - Construction Tender Bids received
  • August 17th - Tender Awarded to Bondfield Construction, Legal Agreements signed
  • September - Construction Begins - Bondfield trailer on site, excavation and footings for the foundation have started
  • October 27 - Groundbreaking

 2012

  • Construction continues (see photos)

2013

  • January to August - Construction continues (see photos)
  • January - HDSB holds open houses with partners BPL and City of Burlington to introduce the facility to incoming Grade 9 and Grade 10 Alton High School students
  • February - HDSB holds an open house for potential HDSB teachers with partners BPL and City of Burlington to introduce the Alton High School and facility including the Joint Integrated Library
  • April 17 - HDSB names new high school in Alton. It will be called the Dr. Frank Hayden Secondary School.
  • April 18 - BPL names the new library branch in the northeast.  It will be called the Alton Library