As part of Ontario’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, more than $8 million has been given to the Alexander Community Centre upgrade project, including a gym three times the size of the current one.
This project includes the new gym for basketball, pickleball, volleyball and other sports, and the existing gym will be transformed into a multi-purpose space for cultural, fitness and recreational activities. Construction will double the community centre’s capacity, allowing it to host over 100,000 people annually, increasing access to after-school programming and seasonal camps for the community. The new building will also include expanded gathering areas, upgraded washrooms and improved IT infrastructure.
“I want to thank Minister Lumsden and the Ontario government for this important investment in our city and in the Alexander Community Centre,” said Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa. “This new gym will make a huge difference for the families who live here and for the entire community. It’s about creating more opportunities for people of all ages to stay active, healthy, and connected. I’m excited to see the impact this project will have for years to come.”
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