MEDIA RELEASE MOUNT FOREST AQUATICS AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MOUNT FOREST – The Fred Campbell VC Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 has generously pledged $2,500 over the next five years to support the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool. This commitment underscores the Legion’s dedication to enhancing community facilities and supporting local initiatives.
The first instalment of this pledge was presented on Monday, December 16 by Branch 134 President George Garrard to Ray Tout, Fundraising Chair for the Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. This contribution marks a significant step towards the realization of the new outdoor pool, which will provide a valuable recreational resource for residents of all ages.
“The generosity of the Fred Campbell VC Legion Branch 134 is greatly appreciated. Their pledge brings us closer to our fundraising goals and the completion of this much-anticipated project. We are deeply grateful for their commitment, not only to this initiative but also to the future of our community,” said Tout. “Their investment is a testament to their dedication to enhancing the quality of life in Mount Forest. This new outdoor pool will provide a wonderful space for recreation, fitness, and community gatherings for years to come. Thank you, Legion Branch 134, for believing in our vision and helping to make it a reality.”
The new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool will be located on Princess Street, beside the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex. 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 Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee welcomes the opportunity to speak to local committee groups, service clubs and businesses about the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool. For more information or to book a presentation, please contact Sherry Burke at 519-321-1533 or sburke@wellingtonnorth.ca, or Ray Tout at 519-323-7794 or raymondtout@gmail.com
