Back to SearchSponsorship agreement will help reduce the financial burden on residents for construction costs related to the new $60 million Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library
The Town of Wasaga Beach continues taking action to help reduce the financial burden on residents for construction costs related to the Town's new $60 million Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library.
Today, the Town announced that it has awarded exclusive naming rights for its two NHL-size ice rinks to Zancor Homes, a local and award-winning developer.
The agreement will see Zancor invest $400,000 to support the Town to finance the new Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library. In return, the Town is granting Zancor exclusive naming rights for 20 years, for the community and spectator rinks within the Town's new twin-pad arena and library facility.
Effective immediately, the official name of the Town’s spectator rink will be the Zancor Spectator Rink. The official name for the Town’s community rink will be the Zancor Community Rink.
Mayor Brian Smith and President of Zancor, Fabrizio Cortellucci made the agreement official this week during a tour of the new Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library.
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Mayor Brian Smith
“We are pleased to welcome this $400,000 investment by Zancor Homes that will help the Town pay down the cost of constructing our spectacular new, Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Council is committed to doing everything we can to shift the financial burden of the construction costs related to the Town’s new $60 million twin-pad arena and library off of the backs of residents and rate-payers. Securing sponsorships is one way we are doing this. Delivering high-quality programs and events that people are willing to pay for, is another.”
“We are bringing our community together as we move forward and the Breaking the Ice Festival is just the beginning,” Mayor Smith added. “Staff are working hard to continue delivering top-notch programming, concerts and events – on and off the ice – in the months and years ahead. The Town is incredibly thankful to our donors and community champions, including Zancor and the Cortellucci family, who are helping to make it all possible.”
Fabrizio Cortellucci, President, Zancor Homes
“Zancor is proud to support such an important project. The new Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library are truly world-class, and we can see the positive impact this new facility is having on the community already. This new facility is transformational – it is truly a community hub that will bring people and families together in Wasaga Beach and leave a lasting, positive impact for generations to come.”
Quick facts
• To date, more than 122 generous individuals, families and businesses have pledged over $1.4 million to help complete construction and support programming at the new Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library.
• The new twin-pad arena and library facility is home to two NHL-size ice surfaces, an indoor walking track, a modern library with expanded program space and meeting rooms.
• A unique feature of the Town’s new arena and library is its ability to power large concerts and festivals inside and outside the facility.
Background
The Town of Wasaga Beach aims to be a place where people come to create memories that will last a lifetime. The twin-pad arena and library project supports this vision and Council’s priorities: to create opportunities to diversify the economy, create jobs and build a complete community. It’s part of the Town’s plan to become a leader in sustainability, creativity, innovation and fun – a place with thriving businesses; safe, inclusive and complete neighbourhoods where we celebrate our rich history, diversity of cultures and natural beauty including the Nottawasaga River, Georgian Bay and the longest freshwater beach in the world.
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Media contact:
Sandra Watts
Director of Strategic Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
sandra.watts@wasagabeach.com
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