EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A grand re-opening ceremony will be held next week to celebrate the Veterans Recreation Center's new renovations, the City of El Paso said in a news release. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, at the recreation center located at 5301 Salem Drive. The City said the "highly utilized" recreation center in Northeast El Paso received a $1.5 million facelift thanks to the 2012 Quality of Life Bond. The renovations to this facility included the following: New centralized restrooms New game room (game room expansion) New reception desks New surveillance system (CCTV) Interior improvements (floors, paint, electrical, plumbing, HVAC). New storefronts Exterior paint  "The renovations will breathe new life into this existing facility, and allow it to serve the community for many more years to come," read the news release. In addition, the project is part of the City’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors, according to the news release.