YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is working with the city to determine how to make the location fiscally viable

  • Friday, June 03, 2022 11:21 AM
    Message # 12804571
    Terry Piche (Administrator)

    As ORFA members struggle with aging infrastructure so are many private operations. The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Durham Street location in downtown Sudbury Hemorrhaging money. Administrative staff are predicting between a $700,000 to $720,000 operational loss over the next few years. In addition to this loss, they anticipate requiring a capital investment of $5.5 million over the next five years and an annual investment of $600,000 to keep the building, which includes a pool and various other community facilities, in a safe and operable condition. Much of Ontario’s recreation infrastructure is in crisis and will require strong leadership to salvage these important community recreational features. More: https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/durham-street-ymca-is-hemorrhaging-money-5439783