MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is excited to announce that McFarlane Family Dental of Mount Forest has committed $40,000 towards the construction of the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool, specifically the two lifeguard chairs.
“The Township of Wellington North is deeply grateful for McFarlane Family Dental’s pledge of $40,000 toward the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool,” said Councillor Sherry Burke, chair of the Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. “For the past 46 years, McFarlane Family Dental has been a fixture in and has continually invested in our community. As McFarlane Family Dental is set to enter the next chapter of its service to the community in a brand-new facility, to have their support as we embark on a new chapter in aquatics in Mount Forest is very much appreciated.”
On November 26, McFarlane Family Dental presented the Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee with a donation of $40,000 (sponsorship of both lifeguard chairs) for the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool. Pictured, from left: Flora Burke, Dr. Jaspreet Dhillon, Dr. Andrew McFarlane, Laurie Doney, and Dr. Bob McFarlane.
“Investing in our community has always been at the heart of our practice,” said Dr. Bob McFarlane of McFarlane Family Dental. “We are proud to contribute to this project to help strengthen the place we all call home.”
The new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool will be located on Princess Street, adjacent to the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex. The approximately $5.3 million project has a community fundraising goal of $2.5 million. Once 80 per cent of the fundraising target has been met, next steps in the construction of the new outdoor pool will begin. With this pledge from McFarlane Family Dental, a total of $1,136,755 has been pledged or donated to the project to date.
The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee welcomes the opportunity to speak to local committee groups, service clubs and businesses about the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool, which will be known as the T.D. Smith Aquatic Centre when it opens. For more information or to book a presentation, please contact Sherry Burke at 519-321-1533 or sburke@wellington-north.ca.
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Sherry Burke
Chair, Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
519-321-1533
sburke@wellington-north.ca