Ontario Rehabilitating the Char-Lan Recreation Centre in South Glengarry
July 11, 2025
$200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund supporting economic growth and building healthier communities
News – July 11, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN — The Ontario government is investing $924,360.00 to protect jobs and rehabilitate the Char-Lan Recreation Centre in Williamstown. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.
“The Char-Lan Recreation Centre is a vibrant hub that brings our families and friends together for activities and events all year long,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. “Through this investment, our government is supporting vital upgrades and improvements to the recreation centre so Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry residents can stay active and connected for decades to come.”
This project will improve the arena’s functionality and lifespan by replacing the roof, siding, and insulation, along with necessary doors, ventilation openings and new dehumidifier. This will address the aging infrastructure, energy efficiency, and improve operations through temperature and moisture control.
“At a time when Ontario families are facing rising costs due to tariffs, our government is proud to support organizations focused on delivering better services for people while breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for children and young people,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “With investments in infrastructure like this, we are protecting Ontario jobs, strengthening our communities and building a more resilient and self-reliant economy.”
CSRIF is a key part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers, businesses and families by unleashing the economy and getting more shovels in the ground, with a historic $200 billion investment to build highways, hospitals, transit, schools and other critical infrastructure across the province.
“This funding is wonderful news for our community. Thanks to the support of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, the Township of South Glengarry can move forward with an important project at the Char-Lan Recreation Centre. Our recreation centre is more than just a building; it’s where our children learn to skate, where we gather for local events, and where countless memories are made. The Township is grateful to the province for investing in the spaces that bring our community together.” – Mayor Lachlan McDonald
Quick Facts
- The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is an application-based program providing a $200 million investment over two years. It supports municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations, through two streams: one for repairing and rehabilitating existing sport and recreation facilities and spaces, and another for building new or transformative sport and recreation infrastructure.
- Each year, Ontario invests $32 million in community recreation programs to help achieve active, healthy communities across the province, including Ontario’s After School Program, the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program and the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund.
- Sport contributes more than $7.5 billion to Ontario’s economy every year, creating tens of thousands of meaningful and good-paying jobs in every corner of the province.
Additional Resources
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
2025 Ontario Budget – A Plan to Protect Ontario
Media Contact
Adrian Bugelli
MPP’s Office
613-363-4127
Nolan.quinn@pc.ola.org