Clarington investing $650,000 to bring air conditioning to Newcastle Community Hall

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is making investments in community infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents in Newcastle. Clarington is providing $650,000 to support the installation of an air conditioning system in the Newcastle Community Hall. The funding is part of A Plan for Growth: Clarington’s 2024-27 Budget.

Newcastle Community Hall, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, is a heritage building and community focal point for Newcastle. The facility hosts a variety of events, including weddings, banquets, concerts, funerals, business events and markets. A new air conditioning system will help maintain safer temperatures, improve air quality, and preserve designated historical features such as the wood panelling. In addition, the air conditioner will enable the hall to book additional rentals and increase revenue.

“The Newcastle Community Hall is a Clarington landmark and the heart of the Village of Newcastle,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “Investing in this building will make it so much easier and more comfortable for our community groups and members of the public to use and enjoy.”

“The Newcastle Community Hall 100th Anniversary Committee is thrilled to announce this funding to get us to a safer, more comfortable place for Newcastle to come together,” said Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Legacy Committee Chair. “We are very grateful to Clarington Council for committing to the community in this way. This historic building, a gift from the Massey family, is a cornerstone of our heritage and a vital hub for the people of Newcastle and surrounding areas. With air conditioning, the hall will serve our community even better.”

The Newcastle Community Hall Legacy Committee will partner to cover a significant portion of the cost ($325,000).

A Plan for Growth: Clarington’s 2024-27 Budget helps set the course for the Municipality to responsibly navigate growth, maintain and enhance the high quality of life for residents today and in the future, and deliver exceptional municipal services. Read more about the budget at www.clarington.net/budget. 

Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Matt Greenwood, Communications Officer
905-623-3379 ext. 2214 or mgreenwood@clarington.net