Back to SearchDecember 8, 2023
Belmont, ON – On Friday, local MPP Rob Flack met with the representatives of the Municipality of Central Elgin to hear more about the $425,000 Community Building Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to add an accessible elevator and other upgrades to the Belmont Community Centre and Arena. The Belmont Arena elevator upgrade project was completed in July 2023.
“This investment by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to install an elevator in this well-loved local facility is wonderful news for our community,” said Rob Flack, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London. “This crucial project ensures inclusivity and accessibility, allowing all residents to enjoy this facility to the fullest as well as helping to meet our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025.”
In addition to the installation of an elevator, accessibility upgrades included the addition of a dehumidifier and evaporative condenser. The Centre is used by a variety of community organizations for meetings, celebrations, and fundraisers. And thanks to the $425,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, people of all abilities will be able to access both levels of the building.
"The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be overstated,” said Andrew Sloan, Mayor of the Municipality of Central Elgin. “This grant has allowed needed renovations to be made. Our Arena is completely accessible, and we can now accommodate everyone with mobility issues and serve our community better.”
The Municipality is committed to ensuring that the arena remains accessible for many community activities over the course of the year. If you wish to enquire about using the space for your meeting or hosting an event, please visit the website at: https://www.centralelgin.org/en/recreation-and-culture/arenas-and-community-centres.aspx
The Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations, last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
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Organization Contact for Media Inquiries:
Delany Leitch, Deputy Clerk
Municipality of Central Elgin
519-631-4860 x 286
deleitch@centralelgin.org
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