The Metropolis of London welcomed folks to the opening of East Lions Neighborhood Centre on Saturday afternoon.
The brand new centre is positioned at East Lions Park within the Argyle neighborhood.
The centre is a multi-purpose area which presents indoor and out of doors facilities together with a gymnasium appropriate for a spread of sports activities, a six lane pool and far more.
The East Lions park features a new tennis and pickle ball court docket, a playground, a soccer area and a strolling path.
The brand new group hub price $21,444,000 to create.
London Metropolis Councillor Shawn Lewis has been lobbying for the for 42,000 square-foot facility for the final 20 years.
“That is the guts of argyle,” mentioned Lewis.
“Right here we're as we speak lastly capable of rejoice collectively as a group and it is simply great."
The concept for a brand new group centre began in 2010 by the town, whereas the argyle group affiliation started pushing for this facility, in response to Lewis.
“This has been such a very long time coming,” mentioned the previous chair of the affiliation.
The grand opening was filled with locals having fun with the park facilities and indoor actions.
“This can convey folks collectively,” mentioned deputy mayor Josh Morgan.
The East Lions Neighborhood Centre and Park consists of:
Six-lane, 25-metre lap pool, and a smaller leisure pool
Photo voltaic panels on the roof
150 parking areas
Double gymnasium, group multi-purpose rooms, group kitchen
Soccer area, pickle ball and basketball courts, out of doors park area, and playground gear
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