Government of Canada Invests in Crescent Valley Resource Centre

News Release

Infrastructure improvements to playground and park will contribute to the quality of life of the community

April 1, 2016 – Saint John, N.B. - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Member of Parliament for Saint John, Wayne Long, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), joined officials and volunteers today to announce an investment of more than $38,000 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for the Crescent Valley Resource Centre.

This project involves infrastructure upgrades to the existing Crescent Valley Resource Centre playground to support Phase II improvements that include the installation of inclusive play equipment, picnic tables and benches. 

In Atlantic Canada, CIP 150 is administered through ACOA.

Quotes:

“Through funding via the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that contribute to healthy communities and the quality of life for all Canadians. The investment to the Crescent Valley Resource Park will positively contribute to this community’s health now and for generations to come.”

- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and  Minister responsible for ACOA

 

“The Crescent Valley Resource Centre playground is an important piece of neighborhood infrastructure that will bring families and residents together to participate in recreation, laughter and imaginative play, all of which contribute to an enhanced quality of life, a strong community and a solid region.”

- Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John

 

”Having an all-inclusive Park in Crescent Valley is providing a great place for children and families to have fun and exercise.  It has finalized this neighborhood’s dream, while also providing a great place for visitors to enjoy.  The financial support we have received from ACOA has been vital to the completion of this important project.”

- Ann Barrett, President, Crescent Valley Resource Centre

 

Associated Links:

• www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/CIP150
• http://canada.pch.gc.ca/canada150
• http://www.crescentvalleyresourcecentre.ca/main.html

  

Contacts:

Ann Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
ACOA New Brunswick
506-452-3687

Ann Barrett
President
Crescent Valley Reource Centre
506-642-7404

Anne Driscoll
Executive Director
Crescent Valley Resource Centre
506-693-8513

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