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It will be Brant's first net-zero building and will also house the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and the Paris Seniors Club 99. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The Wilkin Family Community Centre has a construction cost of $1 6 million, with a fundraising goal of $400,000 to help alleviate the project's financial impact on the municipality Since March 2024, the campaign working group has been actively seeking significant donations

Naming opportunities are available for features such as the Great Room, the covered patio overlooking the lawn bowling greens, and several cabanas. Donors who wish to be recognized will be acknowledged on the Donor Wall in the Great Room of the Wilkin Family Community Centre.

Friendly reminder that Urban Area Yard Waste Collection is next week, August 12-16. Yard waste curbside collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day. Due to the fluctuating volume of yard waste set out for each collection week, collection of material may not occur on your regular collection day but will be completed by the Saturday of that week. Visit brant ca/YardWaste for more information

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