Infrastructure Canada and the Government of Ontario award grant of $2.6 million for Camp Woodeden

December 21, 2009 - Easter Seals Ontario is pleased to announce that we have been successful in our application to Infrastructure Canada for a capital grant to build a Multi-Sport Centre at Easter Seals Camp Woodeden in London, ON.

At a ceremony in London, the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced that Easter Seals Ontario has been awarded a total $2.6 million, to be paid equally by Infrastructure Canada and the Government of Ontario, for the completion of this project. An additional $1.3 million, required to complete the project, will be funded by Easter Seals Ontario.

Project details:

A new, fully accessible, 12,000 sq. ft. facility to include a full size gym, change rooms/washrooms/shower area, lobby and multi-purpose rooms, accessible indoor climbing wall, amphitheatre and sports equipment storage.

The facility will be used by children and youth with physical disabilities who attend Easter Seals camp, as well as by individuals of all ages and levels of ability from the general public, including persons with disabilities, school groups, community groups, sports leagues and corporations.

The Centre will provide for indoor programs that augment the currently available world-class outdoor activities, including the fully accessible High Ropes course, sledge hockey rink and sports surface for racket sports, basketball and adapted sports.

We expect the project to be completed by March 2011. More details will be provided as we move forward with the project in the New Year.