$185,400 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant provides new outdoor event space in Trent Lakes

On Friday, MPP Dave Smith joined representatives from the Municipality of Trent Lakes to celebrate the completion of the Lakehurst Hall Lower Bowl, an outdoor events space funded by a $185,400 2024 provincial government grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

The Lower Bowl includes a 70-person capacity, three tier, armour stone seating area facing a grass platform, along with an accessible ramp and an armour stone sound barrier wall.

“Community spaces like Lakehurst Hall are at the heart of our vibrant rural towns,” said Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha. “This $185,400 investment from the Ontario government through the Ontario Trillium Foundation has transformed the hall’s outdoor grounds into an accessible, beautiful venue where residents of all ages can come together for arts, culture and outdoor recreation for years to come.”

In addition to the Lower Bowl, the grant allowed for a new trailhead and updated greenspace to be developed behind the Lakehurst Hall which leads to a 1.7 kilometre walking trail. The Lakehurst Hall is one of Trent Lakes community halls, offering events and booking space through its board of volunteers.

“We are deeply grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous support and bringing our vision to life,” said Mayor of Trent Lakes Terry Lambshead. “This space will provide an inclusive, accessible venue for gatherings and celebrations, strengthening the connection and well being of the community.”

Those looking to inquire about using the space are asked to contact the Lakehurst Community Hall Board through their website, www.lakehursthall.com.

By Freq 90.5/ 96.7 WOW FM News Staff

(Written by: Felicia Massey)