Provincial Support Powers Vital Upgrades for HVAC Replacement Project

HALTON HILLS, ON – On Sunday, local MPP Ted Arnott joined Mayor Ann Lawlor and Town of Halton Hills Council Members to celebrate a $305,000 Community Building Fund – Capital stream grant they received from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This significant grant funded 80% of the project costs associated with the Acton Arena and Community Centre HVAC replacement projects. These crucial projects replaced aging infrastructure and ensured the seamless operation of the rink facility and community halls.

"We want to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its generous support of the needed HVAC upgrades at the Acton Arena," said Ted Arnott, MPP for Wellington—Halton Hills. "Improving energy efficiency is important and the Town of Halton Hills deserves credit for managing and maintaining outstanding recreational facilities in our communities."

In pursuit of its commitment to attain net zero carbon emissions within its facilities, the Town has successfully implemented a strategic replacement initiative. This involved incorporating heat recovery processes and electric energy to replace outdated natural gas-powered equipment. The primary aim was to safeguard the ongoing functionality of a crucial community asset, supporting the various programs and services offered at the Acton Arena and Community Centre.

“The HVAC replacement projects at the Acton Arena and Community Centre solidify our commitment to achieving greater energy efficiency,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “This aligns with our environmental goals and reduces our operational costs.”

“Non-profit organizations across Ontario deliver programming that makes a difference,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “That’s why funding that my ministry is providing through OTF is so important. Our government wants to ensure that these programs and spaces remain the heart of communities across our province.”

About Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations, last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown, and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life, and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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