Georgian College has received a 4 million dollar grant. What makes this great news for Collingwood is that Georgian College has long wanted a permanent site in Collingwood. The future location and site plans will be revealed later this month but we do know that Georgian College has been in discussions with Mr. John DiPoce of Dipoce Management about a possible partnership in their 150 acre employment park in Collingwood. Georgian College locating here would be a catalyst for significant private sector investment within the park and huge employment opportunites for Collingwood and neighbouring communities. Collingwood is eagerly awaiting more details to be revealed by Georgian College President Brian Tamblyn, Mr. John Dipoce and his team of Mr. Tony Miele of DiPoce Management and Ms. Kris Menzies of MHBC planning. The Town of Collingwood received 1.57 million dollars in funding from the Community Adjustment Fund and used those monies to bring municipal infrastructure to the 150 acre employment site boundaries. Mr. Ed Houghton, Ms. Catharine Durrant and CAO Ms. Kimberly Wingrove were integral to Team Collingwood's successful grant application. Collingwood Council has made the development of a permanent Post Secondary Institution a priority for Collingwood. I must say that much work is yet to be done before any Students are in any buildings and details are yet to be revealed but I remain confident that the Partners remain dedicated to the objective of a permanent home for Georgian College and a huge economic boost for Collingwood, Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach and the Blue Mountains. This announcement is one of the most exciting opportunites realized in a very long time.
