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Media Release - $148,000 OFT Grant Helps Build A Splash Pad in Stafford Park
MEDIA RELEASE July 20, 2019
$148,000 OTF Grant Helps Build a Splash Pad in Stafford Park
Laurentian Valley – On Saturday, the Township of Laurentian Valley welcomed members of the public to the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of its newly constructed splash pad. Local MPP John Yakabuski and OTF Grant Review Team member Ray Westgarth were on hand to congratulate the Township and hear more about how the $148,000 Capital grant is making a difference for children of all ages and abilities.
Quotes:
“This Splash Pad will offer a wonderful opportunity for children and families to “Cool Off” as they enjoy wet and wonderful times together. Congratulations to all.”
– John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke
“When outdoor public recreational facilities are properly designed, located, and maintained, they improve the quality of life of a community. A splash pad will offer an exciting, new play and social opportunity in a safe and enticing way with more accessibility for children of all ages and abilities.” – Steve Bennett, Mayor for the Township of Laurentian Valley
Quick facts:
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Laurentian Valley has a balance of small urban and rural areas with a beautiful natural heritage found in many forests, rivers and lakes throughout the Township.
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Laurentian Valley also has an abundance of Crown lands within its boundaries, which border on Algonquin Park and offers easy access to excellent hunting and fishing and recreational trails (snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, etc)
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The Township has approximately 20 kilometres of Ottawa River frontage and includes the geographic townships of Pembroke, Stafford, Alice and Fraser. Township embodies and encourages an active healthy lifestyle.
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The family friendly splash pad will feature 16 spray features covering a 2187 sq. ft. area. The splash pad will include accessible age-progressive play areas throughout the site that will be spaced out in a manner that will allow for greater safety and easier supervision.
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The Stafford Park splash pad is free to use and will be open 7 days a week from 9 am – 8 pm.
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For more information, please visit the website or Facebook page.
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded more than $100 million to some 629 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.
Media Contact:
Navada Sargent, Project Coordinator
Township of Laurentian Valley
613-735-6291
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