FERGUS – For decades, children have been playing on the same playground equipment at Victoria Terrace Public School. But equipment doesn’t last forever, and earlier this month it was condemned by Upper Grand District School Board officials.
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Council awards $150,000 tender for Lion Merv Weber Playground project
KENILWORTH – The playground at Hutchinson Park in Mount Forest is set to be upgraded by Park N Water Ltd. for $149,651.
Kinette club set to replace Drayton playground
DRAYTON – The Kinette Club of Drayton is working towards replacing a community playground, and Mapleton council will provide $9,950 towards the initiative.
Accessible playground at Carberry Park to replace closed Erin Lion’s Park by summer
ERIN – Carberry Park is expected to be the home of a new playground by summertime after council approved a “sole-source” contract with Alberta-based Blue Imp for $153,327.
Wellington County opens new playground at museum and archives
ABOYNE – Located next to the Heritage Barn at the Wellington County Museum and Archives is a newly-opened playground for the community to enjoy.
Palmerston Public School Parent Council receive donation for new playground
Playground donation – The Palmerston Lions Club presented the Palmerston Public School Parent…
Equipment in place for Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest
Trying it out – New playground equipment at the Campbell DeVore Park in Mount Forest was officially put in play on Aug. 5.
County bumps up capital budget for museum projects
GUELPH – County council has approved an increased capital budget for several projects at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. A total of five capital projects are budgeted and targeted for construction at the museum in 2022.
Blessings Thrift and Gift donates to Palmerston Public School playground
Playground contribution – The Blessings Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston recently donated $8,000 toward the purchase of new playground equipment for Palmerston Public School.
Park progress at Drayton Rotary Park
Park progress – Development continues at Drayton Rotary Park. The new nature-focused, accessible,…
Playground replacement coming to Mount Forest this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH – The replacement of the Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest is anticipated to happen in June, and take around two weeks to complete.
Mapleton council approves update to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan
MAPLETON – An update to the township’s parks and recreation strategic master plan was approved at a special council meeting on Jan. 10.
Upgrades to Arthur arena floor nearing completion
ARTHUR – After a months-long renovation, the arena floor at the Arthur and Area Community Centre is in its final stages.
Arthur Opti-Mrs Playground reopens after $120,000 upgrade
ARTHUR – The Opti-Mrs playground, located at 158 Domville Street by the Arthur arena, reopened to the public on June 3 after undergoing $120,000 worth of upgrades.
Opti-Mrs playground in Arthur to receive $120,000 upgrade
ARTHUR – The OptiMrs playground in Arthur will be getting a face lift after Wellington North council approved a new budget for the project.