$145,000 Grant from the Ontario Provincial Government Revitalizes Community Outdoor Rink

$145,000 Grant from the Ontario Provincial Government Revitalizes Community Outdoor Rink

Havelock, ON – On Friday, MPP Dave Smith met up with area residents and Council members from the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen at the Cordova Mines outdoor rink to see the results of a   $145,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant, awarded in 2023, has contributed to the revitalization of the popular rink located at 3360 County Road 48 in Havelock.

“This $145,000 investment from the Ontario Trillium Foundation is fantastic news for the residents of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen and the Cordova Mines community,” said Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha. “By providing funding for major repairs, we are ensuring this vital community hub is not just saved but transformed into a year-round multi-purpose facility. This supports active, healthy living and ensures families have a modern, safe, and accessible place to play, whether they are enjoying skating in the winter or ball hockey, pickleball, and basketball in the warmer months. Our government is proud to make these kinds of direct investments that strengthen our communities right here at home.”

Funds provided by the OTF grant have allowed for major repairs to the existing outdoor rink, which will provide additional recreation opportunities such as basketball, pickleball, tennis and ball hockey. Extending the current seasonal usage of the rink to year-round multi-purpose usage. 

“On behalf of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, I want to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting the revitalization of the Cordova Mines Outdoor Rink,” said Mayor Jim Martin. “This beloved attraction in the Hamlet with a Heart of Gold where families come together and pride of place shines and continues to strengthen our local spirit and economy. We’re also very grateful to the Cordova Mines Recreation Association and our dedicated Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Fire Fighters whose volunteer efforts keep this treasured gathering place alive and thriving.” 

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is a charming rural community within the County of Peterborough. We are committed to investing in recreation development for our community. Helping to make the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen a more attractive place to live, learn, work, play and visit. 

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.