Brant County has received $136,300 to boost public health measures at its five community centres.
The funding comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund capital stream.
“With this grant, we are able to purchase and install hands-free paper towel dispensing units, hands-free sink faucets and new UV air purifying units for the HVAC systems in all five community centers,” Brant County Mayor David Bailey said.
“On average, the five community centers have over 650,000 total visits by users and spectators. It’s important to do what we can to keep people active, healthy, engaged in their community and prevent transmission of communicable viruses and diseases.”
Bailey thanked the Trillium Foundation for the grant.
The county worked diligently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to keep cases low and remains committed to protecting the health of citizens and visitors. Public health improvements such as hands-free washing/drying features and UV air purifying units play an important role in the overall health of the community as facilities welcome back a large number of users, Bailey said.
The county’s community centers include the Brant Sports Complex, Burford Community Centre, Scotland Community Centre, South Dumfries Community Center and the Syl Apps Community Centre.
The grant was announced Wednesday by Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma.
“Community Centers play a vital role in our communities and this investment will help keep them safe for all who enjoy them”, Bouma said.
The Trillium Foundation seeks to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario. An agency of the Ontario government, the foundation last year invested nearly $209 million dollars into 2,042 community projects and partnerships, which included funding for the provincial government’s community building fund. Since 2020, the foundation has supported Ontario’s economic recovery by helping non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. To learn more about the foundation visit www.otf.ca/ .
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