VALE ANNOUNCES $1.25 MILLION COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN
PORT COLBORNE'S NEW HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE
PORT COLBORNE, December 8, 2011 - Vale today announced a $1.25 million investment in Port Colborne's new Health and Wellness Centre over the next 10 years. In recognition of this donation, the City of Port Colborne will rename the facility, "The Vale Health and Wellness Centre."
The Vale Health & Wellness Centre, located at the T.A. Lannan Sports Complex, will provide a state-of-the-art facility for sport, recreation, wellness, entertainment, and commerce. The 140,000 square foot venue will house two NHL-sized ice pads, an aquatic centre with both lap and leisure pools, a field house containing a double gym and fitness area, eight outdoor bocce courts and a walking/jogging track for all season use.
"Our company has a proud history of support and involvement with the City of Port Colborne," said Del Fraipont, Manager of Vale's Port Colborne Refinery. "Supporting this new facility provides Vale with an exciting opportunity to further demonstrate our commitment to helping to make the community of Port Colborne a better place to live and work."
The Vale Health and Wellness Centre is a $32 million construction project that is expected to open its doors to the public in November of 2012. This multi-purpose facility is designed to create a community hub where citizens of all ages can meet, enjoy and engage in leisure activities focused on health and wellness.
"Vale has been a long standing partner within our community. This investment strengthens their commitment to the City of Port Colborne," stated Mayor Vance Badawey. "This project introduces a one-of-a-kind facility for the Niagara Region and we are extremely pleased that Vale has chosen to team up with us."
