Fitness centre in Saugeen Shores receives $50,000 donation before it opens this fall

Members of the Heersink family present their foundation’s donation to Town of Saugeen Shores representatives. (Source: Saugeen Shores Communications)

Saugeen Shores’ new Aquatic and Wellness Centre has received a $50,000 donation, amid construction.

The donation comes from the Ewout and Lynn Heersink Family Foundation, a private charitable organization, to support the new community pool.

“We are grateful to the Heersink family for their generous support of the Aquatic and Wellness Centre, a facility that will become such an important hub for our community,” said Mayor Luke Charbonneau.

The Heersink family has familial connections to Saugeen Shores’ current pool, and is dedicated to supporting community-focused initiatives.

The facility is expected to open in the fall of 2025, providing the community with an eight-lane pool, warm water leisure pool, fitness and wellness centre, dual indoor gymnasium and indoor track.