Peterborough’s new community complex at Lansdowne and Park Streets will be named the Miskin Law Community Complex through a $600,000 naming rights sponsorship, approved by City Council on Monday.
The City of Peterborough is finalizing an agreement for the naming rights for the community complex for 10 years, with the revenue going toward the capital costs to build the new facility according to a press release.
The community complex will include a twin-pad arena, a Peterborough Public Library branch, an indoor walking track, multi-purpose space and office space to be available for lease. An aquatics centre will be added in the future.
“On behalf of the City of Peterborough, I want to thank Miskin Law for this important investment in our community,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “The Miskin Law Community Complex will be the City’s premier community complex, providing something for every member of our community, from children learning to skate, to adults walking the track, to seniors and students visiting the library. This is an investment in the health and wellbeing of Peterborough.”
“Through sponsorship of this vital community facility, Miskin Law is sharing its success and saying thank you to Peterborough for being our home,” said Murray Miskin, Miskin Law senior lawyer. “We hope that residents and visitors will enjoy using the Miskin Law Community Complex for many years.”
As part of the construction project budget the City plans to raise $1 million through sponsorships. The facility is anticipated to open in fall 2024.
The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) is one step closer to its capital campaign goal as local law firm, Miskin Law, has donated $50,000 towards the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre (PACC) announced on Wednesday.
“We are so grateful for our incredible local businesses, like Miskin Law, that go above and beyond to support our organization’s evolving mission to provide more programs and services for animals and people in our community,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director.
As a result of the donation, a dedication ceremony of the PACC’s Boardroom recognized Miskin Law, being identified on an outside bench and on the Donor Wall located in the Centre’s lobby.
“We are so happy to be here, with our beloved pets, to celebrate the new facilities. Today, and only today, this room belongs to our dogs,” said Murray Miskin, Miskin Law founder. “We know that the Boardroom will be a great community resource and will help Peterborough Humane Society staff day to day in getting their vital work done.”
“The PACC’s Adoption and Education Centre, including spaces like the Boardroom will allow us to expand our services,” said Morey. “We are able to not only offer more opportunities to our staff but also provide a community space for individuals, local businesses and service groups looking to rent out a space for meetings and functions.”
The Peterborough Humane Society launched its latest stage of the capital campaign known as ‘The Home Stretch’ to raise the final $3 million needed to meet the $13 million goal for the Our Pet Project.
Completing the final fundraising campaign will allow PHS to focus on expanding services and improving animal wellness according to a press release. Information on the new Centre and the fundraising campaign can be found on www.ourpetproject.ca