Town of Pelham receives $150,000 grant to support Centennial Park universal washroom addition

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October 20, 2023

Pelham, ON – On Friday, MPP Sam Oosterhoff and representatives from the Town of Pelham hosted a groundbreaking for new upgrades to Centennial Park in Fenwick through a $150,000 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The funds will be used to address a community need by funding the creation of a new universal washroom in the park.

"Centennial Park in Fenwick has long been a favourite destination for local families in the Town of Pelham for sport and recreation," said Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West. "This capital grant through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to upgrade the washroom facilities at Centennial Park follows recent funding from the province to construct basketball and pickleball courts at the park, providing community infrastructure that will benefit local residents for years to come."

In addition to a new universal washroom, this funding also supported the installation of new fixtures and doors in the existing restrooms. These capital improvements to Centennial Park have enhanced the experience of all visitors and better serve park guests of all ages and abilities.

"The Town of Pelham is very fortunate to have continued to receive support for key projects that improve the recreational hub in Fenwick at Centennial Park," said Town of Pelham Director of Recreation, Culture and Wellness Vickie vanRavenswaay. "The addition of a universal washroom will be a welcome addition for the many families and organizations that utilize the open spaces and facilities in the park, making it a more accessible space for all visitors."

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations celebrates 40 years of grant-making in Ontario and making a lasting impact in communities. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. 

Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Leah Letford, Communications Specialist | 905-980-6653 | lletford@pelham.ca 

Groundbreaking Photo.