Marmora, ON – On Sunday September 15, local MPP Ric Bresee met with the Marmora & Area Curling Club members to hear more about the $62,100 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation that will be used to install a comprehensive fire alarm system. The project will ensure that the community continues to have a safe and inviting facility for recreational activities and socializing.
“I’m so appreciative that the Ontario government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, is further investing in Hastings–Lennox and Addington with this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant” said Ric Breese, MPP for Hastings – Lennox and Addington. “This funding will allow the Curling Club to install a comprehensive fire safety system and enable the Marmora and Area Curling Club to welcome curlers of all ages for many years to come!”
The project involves the design, supply, installation, and programming of a Fire Alarm System including a new fire alarm panel, manual pull stations, heat detectors, smoke detectors, horns/strobes and elevator Fire Alarm devices.
"The impact of this Ontario government grant is a huge win for our Curling Club and it’s members, allowing us to install a comprehensive Fire Alarm System to meet current building code standards and is critical to our ability to continue offering affordable community access to recreational and physical activities in Marmora and the surrounding area” said Paul Lachance, President of the Marmora & Area Curling Club.”
For more than 40 years the Marmora and Area Curling Club has provided our community with a facility for this popular winter activity.” Our aim is to offer sustainable, affordable, and accessible curling and other recreational activities in the Marmora area for all ages, while providing a welcoming sport and leisure facility for the entire community”.
“Whether it’s helping people learn new things, connect with their community, or simply have fun, organizations like Marmora and Area Curling Club deliver experiences that make a difference,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “That’s why grant support through the Ontario Trillium Foundation is so important. This funding will help ensure they remain at the heart of the community for decades to come."
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
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Marmora & Area Curling Club
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