Construction of new Lawn Bowling Clubhouse and Community centre underway

County announces fundraising campaign is appealing for major donors

County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant has launched a fundraising campaign for a new community centre in Paris

The Community Centre is also the clubhouse for the Paris Lawn Bowling Club It will replace the existing 75-year-old Clubhouse that was built in 1948. The building was eventually turned over to the Town of Paris for $1 when membership dwindled, and the lawn bowling club could no longer afford the upkeep in 1986. Plans to rebuild the aging facility and open it to the community as a multi-use building, similar to the new TF Warren Cainsville Community Centre, were announced in 2022. The fundraising campaign was officially launched a couple months ago

“By investing in the $400,000 fundraising campaign, you are investing in an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community that values the contributions and well-being of our entire population,” said County of Brant Mayor David

Fundraising is officially underway for the new 2,055 square foot Lawn Bowling Clubhouse and Community Centre. The official launch of the $400,000 fundraising campaign came in the fall of 2023. The Fundraising Campaign will cover any campaign expenses, including the Capital Campaign Coordinator, and offset awarded construction costs of $1,600,000.

Bailey “Together, we will build a space where our residents can thrive, connect, and continue to enrich our communities for generations to come. The new community centre will proudly serve all residents and visitors to the County of Brant, as a whole ”

Located at 169 Grand River Street North, Paris and overlooking the Grand River, the building will provide room for indoor and outdoor recreation, social activities, family gatherings, cultural and arts activities and a host of other opportunities to enjoy. The community centre will also be home to the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and the Paris Seniors Club 99

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The community centre will blend with the natural environment and has been designed to a net zero standard, meaning that the facility can produce as much clean energy as it consumes The single-story building will have approximately 2,055 square feet of total indoor space, including a stunning multipurpose Great Room with capacity for 60 people, a feature wall memorabilia display case and a sleek kitchenette. In addition, the community centre will include an outdoor covered patio and barbeque space overlooking manicured lawns and eight (8) outdoor cabanas.

GTA General Contractors Ltd. was awarded the $1.6 million dollar construction tender.

The $400,000 fundraising campaign has been launched to help offset the total building costs The campaign working group is currently seeking major donors and those looking to build up their community.

“In this phase of the campaign, we are looking for supporters who are able to make a significant investment in the community,” said Bailey. “In the coming weeks, I will be making a special announcement about a very generous gift the County is so grateful to have just received.”

There are several naming opportunities that remain available for the new community centre, and we invite those who are interested to contact the Capital Campaign Coordinator to discuss the possibilities.

To learn more, visit www.brant.ca/pariscommunit ycentre or call Angee Turnbull, CFRE, Capital Campaign Coordinator at 519-761-1129 or email angee.turnbull@brant.ca