The Ripley-Huron Community Centre is getting some major renovations following a big grant approval.
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson congratulated Huron-Kinloss representatives on the work done to secure a $500,000 Community Building Fund-Capital grant from the provincial government, which is administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The funding will be used to renovate the front entrance of the community centre, including new touchless and accessible doors. Additionally, two more accessible dressing rooms will be added to the community centre, as well.
The Ripley-Huron Community Centre is used by many organizations, including local hockey and figure skating groups, in addition to meetings, celebrations and fundraisers.
“This investment by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to renovate the Ripley-Huron Community Centre is great news for the community,” says MPP Thompson. “This is a very busy centre and I am pleased that the investment will result in a new, accessible entrance and as well as accessible dressing rooms.”
“The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be underestimated,” adds Mitch Twolan, Mayor of Huron-Kinloss. “This grant has allowed needed renovations to be made. Two accessible dressing rooms and renovated entrance to the facility can now accommodate everyone with mobility issues and serve our community better.”
