In 1994, the City of Barrie entered into a 20–year facility use agreement with the Rotary Club of Barrie, The Rotary Club of Barrie–Huronia, the Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club, and the Barrie Rowing Club. This long–term agreement was executed by the City as part of the collaboration with the Barrie Rotary Club, the Huronia Rotary Club, the Barrie Rowing Club and the Barrie Canoe Club for the development and construction of a multi–purpose community facility. The Community Partners provided one–third of the funding associated with the redevelopment and expansion of the CN Master Mechanics Building to be operated as the Southshore Community Centre. The original agreement was extended after the initial 20 years, and now requires renewal