Province gives $16 million to help renovation of Grimsby Peach King Centre

A $16 million provincial grant was given to Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan this morning (July 8) as members of the community and Ontario politicians joined him at the Grimsby Peach King Centre.

The money is earmarked towards the multi-sport centre, currently in the midst of a $21 million renovation and expansion.

Joining Jordan today was Etobicoke Centre MPP Kinga Surma, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Niagara Regional Councillor Wayne Fertich, as well as a number of local sports officials.

This investment will be used to create a fully equipped community centre with improved accessibility, a full-sized gymnasium, an indoor walking and wheeling track, creative outdoor recreation space and improved dressing rooms and arena spaces.

The expanded facility will also house additional gathering spaces and multi-purpose rooms for use by the community, including a dedicated youth centre and areas for older adults and culture programming.

“On behalf of the Town Council, I want to thank the Government of Ontario for joining with the Town of Grimsby on this important investment in our growing community” Jordan said to the assembled dignitaries.

“The expansion and renovation of the Peach King Centre will enable modern and accessible recreation options for all ages and abilities, creating a new hub for sport and active living in Grimsby.”

Surma told the group that the Province was glad to help out the centre’s rebuild.

“Supporting meaningful projects like this one in Grimsby will make a positive difference to the families who live in the community, while also protecting their health and well-being today, and for many years to come,” she told the group.

Oosterhoff, who represents western Niagara Region at Queen’s Park, added, “With the expansion and renovation of the Peach King Community Centre, the town will be anchored by two modern and accessible community hubs for sport and recreation, including the Niagara West YMCA in the East end and a new community centre in the West end.”

Many local community organizations will benefit from the new facility, including the Grimsby Basketball Association, Grimsby Peach Kings, Grimsby Minor Hockey Association, Grimsby Pickleball, West Niagara Special Olympics and the Grimsby Senior’s Club. The centre will also host a number of drop in and Town organized programs.

Grimsby residents can visit the Town website at: www.grimsby.ca for updates related to the project.

(Photo of residents Doug Hand, Linda Hand, Rob Bowman, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, resident Shelley Trocki, Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan and resident Simon Duong provided by the Town of Grimsby)