Nearly $800,000 in provincial funding is going towards upgrades at the East Ferris Community Centre.
Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the funding to help make the building safer and more accessible.
“The East Ferris Community Centre is an important hub that services many people and activities within the district,” says Fedeli. “Our government is proud to invest in this facility to make the building safer, increase accessibility, and ensure it’s here to enjoy for years to come.”
Funding includes:
- $479,325 for the Nosbonsing Curling Club to replace the roof, heating systems, and vapour barrier over the ice pads, increase the lounge and bar areas, and make the area more accessible.
- $314,056 for the Municipality of East Ferris, to replace the Community Centre elevator which will improve programming and the usability of the space.
“This project, in partnership with the municipality and with support from the NOHFC Enhancing Communities Program, will allow the Curling Club to preserve and modernize the facility,” says Kevin Morphet – President, Nosbonsing Curling Club. “This will enable enhancement to our curling programs and expansion of our recreational and community events.”
Rick Champagne, Mayor of East Ferris, thanks the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, the Ministry of Sport, and Fedeli for the support.
“Funding from the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund will be used to replace the elevator at the Community Centre and funding from the Community Enhancement Program will provide much needed facility renovations in our curling rink,” he says. “These funds will increase access to our recreation programs and remove barriers for those with disabilities so that we can foster healthier, more active lifestyles for our user groups and residents.”
