​Renovation project completed at Ripley-Huron Community Centre

The renovation of the Ripley-Huron Community Centre is compete, generously funded by a $500,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and championed by Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.

The revitalization initiative, spearheaded by Domm Construction, began in September, 2022, and was competed a year later. The highlight of the renovation is the revamped main entrance, featuring a state-of-the-art glass foyer with automatic touchless doors, ensuring enhanced accessibility for all visitors.

The removal of the old ticket booth has created a spacious, open environment for smooth foot traffic flow. The main entrance boasts new ceiling tiles, LED lighting panels, and wood beams that harmonize with the historic theme of the building.

Local artist Rachel Simpson has adorned the walls with vibrant paintings, showcasing logos of various sports organizations, creating a welcoming atmosphere as patrons enter.

The project also focused on improving accessibility with the addition of two new fully-accessible dressing rooms. These are equipped with push-button doors and accessible shower and washroom stalls to ensure inclusivity for all users.

A new storage room, adjacent to the dressing rooms, features a roll-up door and an upgraded heating system, enhancing the overall functionality of the dressing rooms. The installation of new sports flooring in the lobby, hallways, and dressing rooms enhances both aesthetics and performance.

"We are thrilled to unveil the newly-renovated community centre in Ripley,” said community services director Mike Fair. "These enhancements not only modernize our facilities but also ensure that the community centre remains a welcoming space for all members of our community. “We extend our gratitude to everyone involved in making this vision a reality."

Everyone is invited to experience the transformed space, and the township looks forward to hosting a variety of events and activities in the revitalized facility.



The newly-renovated Ripley-Huron Community Centre features a state-of-the-art glass foyer with automatic touchless doors