City of Thorold welcomes residents to contribute commemorative benches to Battle of Beaverdams Park

City of Thorold welcomes residents to contribute commemorative benches to Battle of Beaverdams Park

August 4, 2022

Thorold, ON – The City of Thorold is welcoming residents, local businesses and organizations to donate a commemorative bench to Battle of Beaverdams Park.

The purchase and donation of a bench includes a customized name plaque with inscription and maintenance of the bench for fifteen years. The bench is designed to be fully accessible and includes an extended concrete pad and exterior curb.

“We are happy to give residents an opportunity to memorialize their loved ones in the newly renovated park,” says Manoj Dilwaria, chief administrative officer. “We look forward to seeing Battle of Beaverdams Park slowly fill up with benches that are meaningful and hold sentimental value to members of our Thorold community.”

The commemorative bench can be purchased for $3,813.75, including tax and maintenance costs.

Those who are interested in purchasing a bench are encouraged to fill out the application form located on City of Thorold’s website or call City Hall at 905-227-6613.

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For inquiries about the City of Thorold’s Commemorative Bench Program, please contact:
Dave Baldoni
Operations Supervisor of Parks and Cemetery, Public Works and Community Services
905-227-6613 ext. 301

For media inquiries, please contact:
Megan McRae
Community Relations Specialist, Office of the CAO
905-227-6613 ext. 439
megan.mcrae@thorold.ca