Halton Hills Gymnastics Club opens viewing mezzanine funded by $134K grant

The Halton Hills Gymnastics Club unveiled a new viewing mezzanine on Jan. 8 after five years of planning, funded by a $134,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Halton Hills Gymnastics Club has opened a new viewing mezzanine funded by a $134,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The space was unveiled at a grand opening on Jan. 8 after five years of planning. The mezzanine replaces a small, congested viewing area and improves visibility for spectators. The work is part of a broader facility refresh that kept the gym footprint the same while adding new amenities. Key details: - The project was funded by a $134,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. - The mezzanine was unveiled at a Jan. 8 grand opening following five years of planning and fundraising. - The new viewing area offers unobstructed, “bird’s eye” sightlines to the full gym floor, and expanded viewing with five windows in one gym and an open railing in the second gym. - A dedicated kids' section now includes picnic benches, puzzles and colouring books to accommodate younger siblings. - Accessibility was a primary goal: the lower lobby was freed for accessible viewing and a new activity room was added for birthday parties and crafts. Summary: The mezzanine changes the spectator experience by improving sightlines, expanding seating and adding family-friendly features, and it forms part of other upgrades such as repainted floors, renovated bathrooms and planned LED lighting. Nearly 100 people attended the unveiling, including former board members and local officials. Registration for summer camps opens Feb. 1 and spring session registration opens Feb. 17, and the centre is seeking new board members who would meet about one hour per month.