Pelham Town Hall 2022/23 Renovation

On June 22, 2023 residents gathered the celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Town Hall Renovation and Peace Park Upgrades.

Mayor Marvin Junkin, Deputy Mayor John Wink, and supporters of the project spoke, sharing how these changes will positively impact the Town of Pelham and residents for many years.

Watch Highlights of Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:

Residents are encouraged to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

When: Thursday, June 22 - 4:00 pm

Where: 20 Pelham Town Square - adjacent to Peace Park

What to expect: Formal remarks and official ribbon-cutting

Following the ribbon-cutting, attendees are encouraged to visit the Pelham Summer Chill series with the Pelham Farmers' Market, Food Vendors, a pop-up indigenous market and live music in the bandshell beginning at 7:00 pm.

www.pelham.ca/summerchill

In the months of February and March, work on the building addition has progressed steadily. All work associated with the exterior masonry, siding, stucco, flooring, clock tower, doors, and windows has progressed to meet the project timelines.

The Town Hall Clock Tower was installed on March 29, 2023.

The Pelham Town Hall renovation project continues with the interior work of the building.

Visitors to Town Hall are reminded to access the main entrance. The drop box is located at the lower level of the building.

The Pelham Town Hall renovation project status update for November 30, 2022.

The concrete floor slabs have been completed for the addition, which includes all plumbing. Masons will be onsite in the coming weeks to complete the exterior shell of the building so interior work can commence.

Visitors to Town Hall are reminded to access the main entrance. The drop box is located at the lower level of the building.

The Town of Pelham is revitalizing a community space with $750,000 in support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF). The project includes the addition of accessible washrooms and a community room adjacent to Peace Park.

Peace Park in Fonthill is a central location for Pelham recreation. Town Hall, located adjacent to the park, is currently undergoing an addition to add fully accessible washrooms, an accessible covered entryway, and indoor community spaces. The renovation to Town Hall will allow access to the restrooms and community room directly from Peace Park. The park, home to the Pelham Farmers' Market, Summer Chill series, Summerfest and the Thursday night Bandshell concerts, hosts thousands of residents and visitors from spring to fall each year. These permanent improvements will enhance accessibility for all residents participating in recreation activities.

"These are exciting improvements and additions for Pelham," said Town of Pelham Director of Recreation Culture and Wellness Vickie vanRavenswaay. "The courts and washroom facilities are much-needed amenities and improvements to the outdoor spaces the community enjoys."

With a national investment of $500 million over two years, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund supports projects that build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets, bring people back to public spaces safely and stimulate local economies. The investment includes $139 million for projects in southern Ontario, delivered by FedDev Ontario.

Read the full release here.

Entrances to Town Hall will be provided throughout the construction period, and adjustments have been made to ensure safe access for residents.

Main Entrance - Visitors can enter at the Main Entrance, facing the arches. Stairs to each level are available.

Accessible Entrance Only - Located at the lower level. Please ring the bell at the black door for assistance to unlock the accessible entrance.

Mail Drop Box - Any bill payments or mail can be dropped off, without entering Town Hall, at the drop box at the lower level, adjacent to the black door.

Town Hall will have significant impact on available parking throughout the duration of the construction project.

The areas highlighted in orange will have reduced or no access during the project. Contractors working on the project will have areas fenced for the safety of those in the area.

Dedicated spaces will be available, marked in green, for residents who are accessing Town Hall.