The Lamont Sports Park campaign has received another $30,000 in community donations for its second phase.
The Town of Saugeen Shores says Royal LePage D.C. Johnston Realty Brokerage, Farm-to-Table Charity event, and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) each made $10,000 donations.
Royal LePage Brokerage owner Doug Johnston says as a long time business owner and resident of Saugeen Shores, it is exciting to see this level of engagement from local organizations.
“Facilities like the Lamont Sports Park shows the Town’s commitment to the long-term health of the community, not just physically, but economically as well,” says Johnston.
The town says Hi-Berry Farms Owner and Mayor Luke Charbonneau presented the Farm-to-Table cheque to organizers with Jeff Carver, the proprietor of The Wismer House and Three Sheets Brewing.
Charbonneau says the committee had a lot of fun raising these funds.
“We are excited to see the construction of an accessible playground and we can’t wait to see everyone playing and having fun at the park,” says Charbonneau.
The town adds the donation from the South Bruce-based NWMO, illustrates how the importance of the park extends over the borders of Saugeen Shores.
NWMO Relationship Manager Michael Pahor says the NWMO is happy to support projects and initiatives which promote community well-being.
“The Lamont Sports Park is a shining example of a project that will benefit the region for many years to come,” says Pahor.
Phase Two of the project in Port Elgin includes building two youth baseball diamonds, and an accessible playground. The town has also approved the hiring of a prime consultant to plan and oversee the new construction.
