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MTE Consultants Acquires RIZZ Engineering, Strengthening Expertise in Structural Design and Precast Concrete

Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
Community Spaces

Sixteen Mile Sports Complex

Partners

Diamond Schmitt

Key personnel

Kayam Ramsewak, P.Eng., C.E.T., Dan Gonser, P.Eng.

Project overview

The expansion of the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex marks a major step forward in enriching the North Oakville community. This new addition introduces a wide range of amenities, including a public library branch, a community centre, and a host of outdoor recreational features. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the region’s growing population, the facility exemplifies a strong commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and community well-being.

Spanning over 65,000 square feet, the multi-use facility includes aquatic spaces, fitness centres, and flexible program rooms designed for seniors, youth, and cultural activities. Outdoor features further enhance the complex, with new sports fields, a cricket pitch, a skateboard park, and various recreational elements to engage users of all ages.

The 18,000-square-foot Oakville Public Library branch within the complex offers collaborative workspaces, a creation and media zone, dedicated reading areas, and spaces for children’s programming. Public computers and Wi-Fi ensure connectivity and accessibility for all members of the community.

MTE's Involvement

Sustainability was central to the project’s design. The building is LEED certified and incorporates a range of renewable energy technologies and green infrastructure solutions. Notable features include self-tinting electrochromatic glass, solar walls, and sensor-controlled LED lighting—supporting the Town of Oakville’s net-zero carbon goals and advancing low-energy building practices.

MTE is proud to have supported the development of the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex through the provision of civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering services.

As the civil engineering consultant, MTE was responsible for the site grading, servicing, and stormwater management design for both the Site Plan Approval and Building Permit stages. Our team also provided construction inspection services to ensure that infrastructure installation aligned with approved plans and sustainable objectives.

In keeping with the project’s environmental focus, MTE incorporated green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) strategies into the stormwater design. This included the use of permeable pavements, bioswales, and rain gardens to manage runoff and improve on-site water quality while minimizing environmental disruption.

Our environmental engineering team developed a comprehensive Sampling and Analysis Plan to assess each area of potential environmental concern (APEC). This ensured proper soil characterization by addressing possible contaminants flagged during the Area of Potential Use (APU) review. To supplement this, we conducted a subsurface investigation and environmental drilling program to further evaluate soil conditions and identify issues such as deleterious fill.