Final touches being added to Newport District Rink
News Release
Government of Canada supports recreation facility in Newport
Brooklyn, N.S. – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board of Canada and Member of Parliament for Kings – Hants, today announced a $520,500 contribution to the Newport and District Rink Commission through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150). The Commission is completing work on the interior of the Newport District Rink, which will serve over 40,000 residents from West Hants, East Hants and the Kings County areas.
The funding announced today will enable the Newport and District Rink Commission to complete electrical, mechanical, plumbing and carpentry work on the new facility as well as interior painting and furnishings. The project also includes the installation of dasher boards, glass partitions, a scoreboard and game clock as well as a new ice plant.
In 2015, the existing community rink was demolished after the roof collapsed under heavy snow. This new facility will be open year-round, hosting 4-H Club meets and various summer sporting events, along with a large number of community skating events in the winter including youth and recreational hockey, school and public skating events, and birthday parties. Over 1,000 students from two local schools will also use the new facility as part of their physical education programing.
The project is also being supported by the Province of Nova Scotia with a contribution of $442,000, and the Municipality of West Hants with an in-kind contribution of $742,900.
The Government of Canada remains committed to working with the Province of Nova Scotia to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and grow the Atlantic Canadian economy. Today’s announcement forms part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy’s commitment to drive economic growth in the region.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to working closely with municipalities and communities to support projects that contribute to the quality of life of the families who live there. We believe that investing in strategic infrastructure projects to upgrade recreational infrastructures is key to helping create new opportunities and strengthen regional economies.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“Recreation facilities in rural areas are more than just venues for physical activity. They are meeting places for social events and birthday parties where lasting memories are made. The Government of Canada is pleased to provide support for a new facility such as the Newport District Rink, which promotes a healthy lifestyle and represents a year-round hub for the area where people come together to get active and socialize close to home.”
- The Honorable Scott Brison, Member of Parliament for Kings- Hants
“This rink is a fabulous asset to the community of Brooklyn and surrounding area and I am looking forward to a great season ahead.”
- MLA Chuck Porter on behalf of Hon.Tony Ince, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage
“This announcement is fantastic news for the Newport Recreation Centre and for the community who has worked tirelessly to ensure the facility was rebuilt. The rink has been the hub in the community for so many years and thanks to the volunteers, community members and the generous donations from so many, it will continue long into the future.”
- Warden Richard Dauphinee, Municipality of the County of West Hants
“With a lot of hard work from volunteers and the many generous donations, it's great to see the rebuild come to an end. This will take the stress off so many participants who use the facility knowing they will not have to travel such a distance to play their favorite sport this year and the Schools can continue to have their recreation program.”
- Garnett Davison, Chairman, Newport and District Rink Commission
Associated Links
Atlantic Growth Strategy
Newport and District Rink Facebook Page
Contacts
Lori Selig
A/Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-266-7477
Email: lori.selig@canada.ca
Phyllis Blanchard
Secretary / Treasurer, Newport and District Rink Commission
Phone: 902-757-3231
E-mail: blancph@eastlink.ca
Background:
The CIP150 is providing up to $300 million nationally over two years to support projects to rehabilitate, renovate and expand community and recreational infrastructure as part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The program is expected to boost economic activity through infrastructure investments, build community-based partnerships, while supporting the Government’s priorities to promote a clean-growth economy and ensure a better future for Indigenous peoples.
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