Residents Are Invited Back To Celebrate the Reopening of River Grove Community Centre

Residents are invited to come back to River Grove Community Centre to celebrate the building’s reopening after major renovations.

When:
Saturday, August 16, 2014
12 noon to 4 p.m. – Open house and fun activities
12 noon – Official reopening ceremony

Where:
River Grove Community Centre
5800 River Grove Avenue
(River Grove Avenue and Britannia Road West)

Who:
Ward 6 Councillor Ron Starr
Mayor Hazel McCallion
Howie Dayton, director, Recreation Division, Community Services Department
Raj Sheth, director, Facilities & Property Management Division, Corporate Services Department

What:
Major renovations include mechanical upgrades and increasing change room and fitness space.  Today, residents can enjoy a more comfortable building.  The City also benefits from having a more energy efficient facility that is more cost effective to operate.

Why:
Through its Strategic Plan and the Community Services “Future Directions” plan for recreation, the City is committed to building and maintaining facilities to meet the changing needs of the community.

Background:

River Grove Community Centre was opened in September 1996 and has undergone minor repairs and renovations during the last 18 years. It is one of the City’s facilities with the highest attendance in aquatic programs, membership, drop-in swim programs and rentals.

More Information:

For more information including background and updates about River Grove Community Centre Redevelopment and other City redevelopment projects, visit Building Our Future Mississauga.