The Power Workers' Union have donated $100,000 to the Town of Saugeen Shores for the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre in Port Elgin.
A press release from the Power Workers' Union and the Town of Saugeen Shores shares that the union is "a proud supporter of many initiatives in Bruce and Grey with a focus on health, youth, sports, and local service organizations."
This donation is one of many donations that have helped the Town of Saugeen Shores surpass its $3 million fundraising goal for the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre, with a total of $3,135,991 raised over the past two and a half years.
The aquatic centre will an eight-lane competition pool, leisure pool, fitness centre, walking track, gymnasium, and multi-purpose program rooms that serve people of all ages and abilities.
More information on the aquatic centre can be found in the Town of Saugeen Shores municipal business plan here: https://portal.laserfiche.ca/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=655136&repo=r-000189e9a5e0
"The Power Workers’ Union is proud to be a donor and support the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre in Saugeen Shores," said Bob (Bart) Masterson, Power Workers Union Bruce Site Sector 1 Representative. "This centre provides an opportunity for not only Power Worker members but all members of local communities to enjoy wellness and fitness options in a fabulous indoor facility; from swimming to walking, from pickleball to basketball."
"We are grateful to have the PWU—Ontario’s largest union in the energy sector—actively supporting our community," added Mayor Luke Charbonneau. "This $100,000 donation to the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre reflects the meaningful role they play locally and their strong commitment to both the community and their workers."
