Council approves $40,000 for gazebo

Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien will oversee the building of a gazebo in Victoria Square in Colborne.


Cramahe Township will soon have a gazebo in Victoria Square in Colborne.

Cramahe Council approved the spending of up to $40,000 from reserves and grant money to build the structure.

Director of Community Services, Dan O'Brien, will act as project manager with the assistance of Community Development Officer, Rebecca Goddard-Sarria, and Chief Building Official, Natalie Moroz-Cornell.

The Colborne 150th Anniversary Committee, and Heritage Cramahe will be consulted
to assist in determining the size, style and location of the gazebo.

Council approved the formation of 150th Anniversary of Colborne Committee with
Councillor Westrope as Chairperson, in July, 2008. The committee has representation
from Heritage Cramahe, local service clubs, and residents.

The committee has had discussions concerning commemorative projects and
was considering the purchase of a clock for the downtown area.

Councillor Westrope commented after the April 7 council meeting, stating that the clock project could not proceed due to lack of the requisite funding from outside sources.

During the 2009 Budget process it was suggested that the $25,000 in the gazebo reserve be combined with $15,000 from the Investing in Ontario (CBJO) funds to provide $40,000 which could be used to construct a large gazebo in Victoria Square.

In the background document prepared for council on April 7, the staff involved stated, "Given the fact that the Colborne Council (prior to amalgamation) found the gazebo project worthy of placing $25,000 in a reserve to ensure future feasibility, the gazebo project appears to be a fitting commemorative project for the 150th anniversary of the Village of Colborne".

Councillor Westrope added her support as Chair of the 150th committee, stating, "I am pleased with council's decision to move forward with a gazebo. It seems fitting that the project will move forward in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of Colborne.

Cramahe resident, Ted Pedlar was instrumental in bringing this project forward and for him I am pleased that he will see it happen.

It will also provide a wonderful opportunityto showcase some local and invited talent in our beautiful park during the warmer months. I see it as a focal point for community happenings."


Council hopes the gazebo can be completed in time for the anniversary celebration. In
order to facilitate this it Council recommended that the Director of Community Services be the
project manager to facilitate meeting the target date and to meet with the 150th
Anniversary Committee and Heritage Cramahe to seek their inputs.