The ice plant project is well underway.
Recently, the Grandview Ice Plant project received a grant of $1,262,314 through the Manitoba government's GRO program.
In another major boost, the project has now received a $100,000 donation from The Richardson Foundation. Jeff, Shannon, Eric, and Leigha from Richardson Pioneer recently stopped by the GACC to present the cheque.
Lyle Morran is the mayor of Grandview.
"That's fantastic. That really jumps our fundraising up quite well," said Morran. "It's great to hear and see."
Once complete, the new plant will service both the GACC and the curling rink in Grandview. The Grandview Senior Drop-In Centre donated $6,800 to the project. The Grandview Curling Club also donated $25,000 to the project.
Grand Plains Minor Hockey donated $15,000.
Morran says the group organizing the fundraising has done an incredible job.
"We've had several great donations. Personal and from businesses," added Morran. "It's great how the community has stepped up to help make this happen."
The current ice plant was installed in 1975, and it's on borrowed time. The new energy-efficient ice plant is projected to reduce the Hydro cost by at least 30 per cent.
To those who live in the community and come inside to visit, the GACC and Curling rink share a special place in so many people's hearts.
"Most people realize that recreation is so important for everyone, for everyone from youth to seniors," ended Morran. "If we didn't do something like this, we wouldn't have a skating or curling rink. It's a necessity. We are really happy with how people have stepped up to help."
Morran says they hope to have the new plant operational as soon as possible. Tenders have gone out.
