Amherstburg, nestled along the shores of Lake Erie and the Detroit River, is one of the oldest settlements in South Western Ontario. It is located within the most southern county in Canada, Essex County, and just 20 kilometers from the US-Canada border. The Town of Amherstburg, population 22,000, was incorporated in 1999 through the amalgamation of the Town of Amherstburg, Township of Malden, and Township of Anderdon. The Town of Amherstburg is a lower tier municipality within the County of Essex.
Families in the Amherstburg area will soon be able to skate, run and cheer at a new multi-use sports complex. The Town of Amherstburg received $ 15.7 million in support equally from the Federal and Provincial governments for a new Multi-Use Recreation Complex. The overall cost of the project is estimated at $ 24.07 million.
The facility will promote a healthier community; inclusive sports for persons with disabilities; commitment to the additional needs of the current user groups; equal access to programming for womens groups; opportunities for sports tourism; and growth of recreational and leisure programming. The Town of Amherstburg is requesting proposals for the design of a website or extension to its existing website to facilitate and promote a fundraising initiative towards this new premiere facility.