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Sounds of spring this week in Westport? Construction!!!!
Another week of hammering, sawing and heavy machinery chugging in the ‘Port. It sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Home owners are fixing roofs, adding additions, and finishing projects. Fetch Murphy Way was paved so no more wash outs in the next heavy rain. The foundation of the new basketball court was constructed and is waiting for the concrete. The framing of the covered stage is also underway in the park. (Remember – neither the basketball court nor covered stage is funded through tax dollars, rather by fund raising and grants.)
What an exhilarating feeling in the Village!
Official opening of the stage will take place on July 1. More details to follow.
And so the building of the stage begins….
I previously advised that the Village had been successful in its grant application to the Ontario Trillium Fund that will cover 100% of the costs to build a covered stage in Lockwood Park. Scott Blair Construction began the work yesterday. Watch its progress over the next few weeks on the George St side of the park. It is our intention (that would be both Scott’s and the Village’s:-) to hold the Grand Opening on July 1st! Stay tuned.
“Take me out to the ball game….”
Volunteers from the Westport Men’s Fastball team and Westport Minor ball have spent many hours last fall and again the past few weeks giving the ball diamond in Lockwood Park much needed maintenance. Stone dust has been spread in the infield, topsoil and grass seed spread in the low spots in the outfield. Next on the list is to replace a few lights. Thanks to all of the local companies who donated equipment and supplies and to all of the volunteers for rolling up their sleeves. The baseball diamond looks great.
I want to remind everyone that the baseball diamond may be used as an off-lead dog park from November 1 – April 30. The by-law prohibits dogs being off-lead from May 1 – October 31. Thank you for your cooperation.
Village of Westport successful in obtaining Ontario Trillium Fund Grant.
The Ontario Trillium Fund has awarded the Village a $56,500 grant to build an accessible, covered stage in Lockwood Memorial Field and Park. The grant covers all costs including the installation of electrical and landscaping. Village Council & Staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are pleased that Westport was successful in this very competitive process and have thanked the Ontario Trillium Fund for its support.
The improvements to Lockwood Memorial Field and Park over the past three years have only been possible through fund raising and grants. The 2015 grant from Lockwood Foundation has been a significant boon and enabled the Village to implement its plan for the park. No tax dollars have been spent on the improvements.
The stage will be used to bring groups and people together for arts, cultural and heritage festivals and family events. Community groups and members will now have a venue to bring people together – regardless of the weather.
The project has been awarded to Scott Blair Construction and it is our expectation that it will be operational this summer.
How exciting!!!!!!
Robin, The Mayor 
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