The two million dollar fundraising drive for Queens Place Recreation Facility is well underway.
One third of the remaining facility cost has been accounted for in the first day of the campaign.
More than 785,800 dollars in donations were announced yesterday.
Former resident, Valerie Dyer, Dartmouth resident, Frances Inglis, Ulf and Barb Snarby, the Raddall family, Council members and numerous anonymous donors contributed to the healthy sum.
The facility, which plans on opening its doors in January, will contain an NHL size ice rink, an indoor walking track, a fitness centre, and a community room.