The Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library is over 200,000 square-feet, has three storeys, an aquatic centre, double gymnasium and a variety of programming.
The city is investing $50 million to revitalize Toronto's 30 most-used community recreation centres.The city says it is undertaking major initiative to 'revitalize' 30 of Toronto's community recreation centres by the end of 2025. The city is investing millions of dollars to revitalize Toronto's 30 most-used community recreation centres and to provide free Wi-Fi at dozens more.
At a press conference Tuesday at the Port Union Community Recreation Centre, Mayor Olivia Chow said the improvements will cost around $50 million."Many of our Toronto community centres are aging. Sometimes the washrooms, the hand dryers don't work. Some of the doors don't lock. Some of the equipment is several decades old."
The city said it considered several factors when selecting which centres would get improvements, including their current condition, their location, and equity considerations for under-served neighbourhoods.Mayor Olivia Chow announced Tuesday the city is investing $50 million into much-needed repairs to 30 recreation centres across Toronto. The repairs include everything from fresh paint to aging infrastructure, plus access to public Wi-Fi. CBC's Chris Glover has more.
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