Milton council approves velodrome for Pan Am Games

MILTON, Ont. - The town of Milton, Ont., has approved construction of a permanent velodrome for the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.

The cycling centre approved Monday night will also include an infield that could be used for sports such as basketball, volleyball or badminton.

The velodrome is one of several stand-alone venues planned for the Pan Am Games.

Plans remain in place for equestrian events to be held at Caledon Equestrian Park, just northwest of Toronto.

Olympian Curt Harnett says the facility will make Milton a cycling hub for the surrounding community, the province and Eastern Canada.

The Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games are expected to draw 10,000 athletes and officials and feature 48 sports in 17 municipalities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.

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  The Pan Am Games happen every four years in the year before the summer Olympic Games. The multi-sport event sees athletes from all over the Americas competing in much of the games featured in the summer Olympics.