Media Advisory - Pelham Pool House Re-Opening

WHO:

Town of Pelham Council, MP Dean Allison, Project Architect Firms MZE Architects Inc., Duomax Developments Ltd, Scott Construction

WHAT:

Pelham Pool House Re-Opening

WHEN:

Friday, June 20^th at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:

Marlene Stewart Streit Park (55 Park Lane, Fonthill)

WHY:

To celebrate the completion of this multi-phased project and the official opening of the pool for the 2014 summer season.

BACKGROUND:

PHASE 1 - 2013

FUNDING PROGRAM: Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF)

Government of Canada GRANT: $75,000

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $150,000

• Refacing exterior walls
• Replacing interior shower and washroom facilities in change rooms
• Upgrading pool house for accessibility
• Lighting replacement and improvements (interior & exterior)

PHASE 2 - 2014

GRANT: $0.00

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $85,500

• Add 2 garage doors to south end of building
• New lighting and paint in Camp Room at south end
• Outdoor showers
• Remove existing asphalt and install new concrete slab on west side of building
• New fence at north end

NOTE(S):

Grade 3 students from E.W. Farr Memorial Public School will participate in a Swim to Survive Program at 10:20 a.m. and will be available for a photo opportunity.

CONTACT:

Dave Augustyn, Mayor
(905) 892-2607 ext. 317

Darren Ottaway, Chief Administrative Officer
(905) 892-2607 ext. 318