At a news conference this week, Avalon Dragons Chair Julie Bettney announced plans for the construction of a new multi-million dollar facility at Octagon Pond, Paradise. The group has started a fundraising campaign and already has much support from the business community, various levels of government, including the Town of Paradise. Rotary Club of Avalon Northeast President, Art Squarey, announced the Club will contribute $100,000 towards the project. In addition, the Club will have several members on the project Steering Committee. Construction is anticipated to start later this year.