MEDIA RELEASE April 29, 2016

Former Exchange Hotel to get new life as Habitat homes HALTON HILLS, ON – Mayor Rick Bonnette and members of Council were on hand today for the official ground breaking for the new Habitat for Humanity build, to be constructed on the site of the former Exchange Hotel. Council brought together major donor Mattamy Homes and Habitat for Humanity HaltonMississauga for the project. The construction will preserve the original portion of the existing building, which was built in the mid-1850s, and shift it to the west end of the triangular lot it sits on, opening up space for the new homes. The site will be home to five townhomes. “This is an exciting day for our Town. This project will ensure that the memory of the Exchange Hotel and some of its unique architectural features will be preserved, while providing a homeownership opportunity for worthy recipients,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. The Exchange Hotel is an important community landmark, historically associated with the Georgetown Railway Station (circa 1855). The hotel and tavern served both travelers and local residents for almost 150 years before closing its doors in 2003.

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For further information contact: Mayor Rick Bonnette Town of Halton Hills (905) 873-2601, ext. 2340 Email: [email protected]