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Mount Forest Company Donates $500,000 to new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool

Centre Wellington, ON, Canada / Grand 101.1 FM
Austin Cardinell
Feb 25, 2025 | 9:06 AM
Mount Forest Company Donates $500,000 to new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool

supplied photo: T.D. Smith Transport has pledged $500,000 to the new outdoor pool in Mount Forest, which will be named the T.D. Smith Aquatic Centre upon opening. Members of the Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee received the pledge from Shauna MacQuarrie, Tyler Smith, and Dennis Black of T.D. Smith Transport earlier this month. Pictured from left: Al Leach, Sherry Burke, Shauna MacQuarrie, Flora Burke, Dennis Black, and Tyler Smith.



MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest company has announced a $500,000 donation towards the construction of the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool.

In a news release, the Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee says in recognition of this significant contribution, the facility will be named the T.D. Smith Aquatic Centre when it officially opens.

“We are extremely grateful for the generous contribution by T.D. Smith Transport and the Smith Family to the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool,” said Sherry Burke, Chair of the Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. “Our community is fortunate to have corporate donors such as T.D. Smith that truly make a difference with their dedication to support community organizations, sports and recreation in Mount Forest, and their commitment is truly commendable. This Diamond Level donation will significantly assist in achieving our fundraising goal to provide an updated modern aquatic facility for the residents of Mount Forest and the surrounding area. The new outdoor pool will be an accessible community hub where residents of all ages and abilities can come together, stay active, and enjoy the benefits of swimming and water activities for many years.”

Mike Smith, President of T.D. Smith Transport, said the decision to support the new outdoor pool was made for the betterment of the community.

“T.D. Smith Transport and the Smith Family have always been deeply committed to supporting our community. We are thrilled to contribute to this project,” said Smith. “The children of Mount Forest deserve a dedicated space where they can learn to swim, stay cool during the hot summer months, gather safely with their friends, creating lasting memories while creating employment for our youth as well. The new pool will provide them with exactly that. We are proud to be part of an initiative that will have such a positive impact on the lives of our community’s children.”

The new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool will be located on Princess Street, adjacent to the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.

The committee says the approximately $5.3 million project has a community fundraising goal of $2.5 million. “Once 80 per cent of the fundraising target has been met, next steps in the construction of the new outdoor pool will begin,” the news release said.