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Ontario’s aging recreation facilities need $45.1 billion in upgrades, with many over 50 years old and in poor condition.
Aging recreation facilities across Ontario, including Chatham-Kent’s Erickson and Memorial Arenas, are in urgent need of repair or replacement, with over 2,700 facilities requiring an estimated $45.1 billion in upgrades.
Many structures are over 50 years old and rated fair to poor, reflecting a provincial crisis exacerbated by declining funding and rising costs.
Chatham-Kent’s $160 million project to build a new complex by 2035 highlights broader challenges, as municipalities struggle with heavy financial burdens and limited support.
Experts stress that public investment in recreation supports community well-being, even when individuals don’t use the facilities directly.
Las viejas instalaciones de recreación de Ontario necesitan $ 45.1 mil millones en mejoras, muchas de las cuales tienen más de 50 años y están en malas condiciones.