Beeton, Ont., to finally get new arena

New Tecumseth Ward 8 Counc. Nicole Cox 's motion to build new arena approved by council. Thu., June 18, 2026. PHOTO: CTV NEWS BARRIE

New Tecumseth council approved Option 3 – an Arena Model to replace the almost 80-year-old Beeton Memorial Arena.

The motion, put forward by Counc. Nicole Cox, Ward 8, was modified by council to include a community-size ice surface – not an NHL-sized rink, as noted in the original model.

Council voted 6 to 2 to approve the approximately $45. million project, with instruction to source additional funding from grants, sponsorship opportunities, fundraising contributions, and any other external funding sources that may reduce the municipal share of project costs.

Additionally, staff was directed to incorporate the Beeton Community Centre Redevelopment Project into the 2027 Capital Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan as a committed capital project.

The current Beeton Memorial Arena (BMA) is nearing the end of life, with ongoing functional limitations. While recent repairs have extended its life in the short term, the facility does not meet modern standards.

Further to that, the existing site has constraints related to size, configuration, parking, and integration with existing community assets.

Advancing the new community centre project required council direction on the preferred facility approach. This decision will enable staff to undertake further preliminary design work and due diligence in support of a future council decision.