The Co-operators have helped the Rotary Club of Ladner take a big step towards installing a new water park for kids in the centre of Ladner with a sponsorship of $10,000.
This funding will support the installation of a safer, more sustainable water play facility in Memorial Park in partnership with the Corporation of Delta.
Ray Moschuk, a local advisor for The Co-operators, said since 1957 the Rotary Club of Ladner, one of 34,000 clubs worldwide, has brought together business and professional leaders to plan and take action in providing "service above self."
He said the water park project is a most fitting cause for The Co-operators' support for its high value to the community.
Irene Forcier, chair of Ladner Rotary's water park project committee, said the aging water play facility that's almost 30 years old is being replaced with one that's safer for kids with a rubberized play surface and the latest in water play equipment with far less use of water.
She said because farming is such an important part of the community, the project is honouring that heritage through the theme of the park.
"Children of all ages, and abilities, will enjoy this new facility along with their parents, grandparents and friends over many years to come," said Forcier.
The funding was provided by Moshuk with the support of The Co-operators Advisor Community Fund, through which the organization supplements donations its advisors make in their local communities.
Moshuck, a past president of the Rotary Club of Ladner, and The Co-operators are known for their community involvement and support for local initiatives.
The water park project has an estimated price tag of $600,000.
The Ladner Rotary Club began planning for it in 2013 and fundraising started late last year.
