New spray pad in the works for Fort Richmond
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On May 30, ground was broken for a new spray pad in Fort Richmond.
The Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba, and City of Winnipeg contributed funding to the new 5,700-square-foot accessible spray pad and other park features at the South Winnipeg Community Centre’s Fort Richmond site, which is located at 666 Silverstone Ave. The $1.5 million project includes pathways, seating areas (including benches and picnic tables), shade structures, bike racks, and new trees. The spray pad is expected to be ready for the 2027 season.
Pictured, from left: Coun. Markus Chambers (St. Norbert–Seine River; Jennifer Chen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort Richmond; Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; Mayor Scott Gillingham; Coun. Vivian Santos (Point Douglas), chairperson of the standing policy committee on community services; Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West); and Arthur Pearson, executive director of South Winnipeg Community Centre.
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(From left) Coun. Markus Chambers (St. Norbert–Seine River; Jennifer Chen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort Richmond; Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; Mayor Scott Gillingham; Coun. Vivian Santos (Point Douglas), chairperson of the standing policy committee on community services; Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West); and Arthur Pearson, executive director of South Winnipeg Community Centre.