The renovated Maryborough Community Centre was officially re-opened with an open house here on July 12.
The $800,000 renovation project on the 51-year-old hall was completed with the assistance of provincial funding of $259,800 through the Ontario 150 Community Capital Grant Program.
Renovations include accessibility ramps inside and outside the hall, washroom and kitchen area improvements, a new HVAC system and roof work, as well as upgrading the two-level auditorium and the addition of a patio at the rear of the facility.
“We are so thrilled to have this project done. It was originally built in 1967, funded partially by a Centennial grant, so it’s fitting that 50 years later it gets a … 150 grant to bring it into the new millennium,” said councillor Marlene Ottens at the re-opening ceremony.
“We are hoping that it’s a new phase for this hall and it will see lots of bookings. I got married here, my kids got married here, so we’re hoping that generations to come will enjoy this beautiful hall.”
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater said, “I just want to congratulate council, staff and the entire community on the grand re-opening of this great facility.
“It’s nice to see something that’s bright, open and fully-accessible as well.”
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