CAMBRIDGE, ONT. – The Ontario government has just announced new funding of about $35.8 million for community centre projects across the province.
The City of Cambridge will receive $19.5 million to build a brand-new multi-purpose recreation complex.
This new 112,000-square-foot facility will include an aquatics centre with a 10-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, a warm water leisure and therapy pool, plus three gyms built to FIBA standards. It’ll also have an indoor walking and running track, fitness zones, multi-purpose rooms, a concession stand and a public library.
Besides that, the province is putting money towards:
$1 million for Cambridge to renovate and expand the 52-year-old Cambridge Preston Arena. The upgrades include better accessibility, adding a second ice pad to host tournaments, and creating more community spaces for activities off the ice.
$1 million for North Dumfries Township to fix up the Ayr Community Centre by replacing the roof, installing new gutters and downspouts, all aimed at extending the building’s life.
A few days later, they revealed another investment of $12.2 million to help build a new Russell Township Recreation Complex along with upgrades to three other local community centres.
The new Russell facility will feature a six-lane 25-metre indoor pool, a 10,000-square-foot community hall and three ice rinks that can be used for hockey, figure skating, broomball and ringette among others.
Also funded were these projects:
Clarence-Rockland city gets $360,700 to replace the HVAC system at their arena.
Hawkesbury town is set for $866,500 to put on a new rooftop at Robert Hartley Sports Complex.
The Nation Municipality receives $962,500 toward fixing up St-Isidore Arena.
All these are part of Ontario’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund-a provincewide effort aimed at improving local facilities while boosting the economy and encouraging people across Ontario to stay active and healthy.
