Investment in Community Infrastructure Supports Corner Brook's Sporting Community

Federal and municipal government funding announced for upgrades to recreational facilities 

December 19, 2016 – Corner Brook (NL) – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 

Corner Brook’s sporting community received a boost today with the announcement of support to upgrade four recreational field storage buildings. Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced $75,250 in funding from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for the project, while Corner Brook Mayor Charles Pender announced a $78,085 contribution. 

The project includes replacing existing storage buildings at the East Side, Atlantic and Dawe soccer fields, as well as the Jubilee baseball field, which will result in much needed additional storage space. The upgraded infrastructure will benefit sporting organizations in the community by providing additional storage capacity to house equipment and a more efficient delivery of recreational programs at the four fields. 

CIP 150 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 delivered in Newfoundland and Labrador by ACOA. 

Quotes 

“The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program allows the Government of Canada to follow through on its promise to renovate, expand and improve existing community and cultural infrastructure – projects we need and use – making a difference in our lives and communities. Through this partnership with the City of Corner Brook, we are investing in facilities that will benefit residents in this region for years to come.” 

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

“Corner Brook is well known as a place that offers an excellent range of sport and recreational activities to residents and tourists all year long. Through this project, the Government of Canada is helping to upgrade critical pieces of recreational infrastructure which will further contribute to Corner Brook’s ability to promote and offer a healthy, active lifestyle to residents of all ages.”  

-        Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament, Long Range Mountains 

“We are thankful to the Government of Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for the investment they are making in our community.  As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150^th anniversary we value essential partnerships between levels of governments to improve infrastructure. Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, this investment will go a long way in ensuring we continue to offer exceptional recreation opportunities to all our citizens.  As a Council we believe that accessing vital activity health-promoting programs does not just affect individual health, but creates significant long term societal benefits. We sincerely appreciate and want to thank Honourable Navdeep Bains and our Member of Parliament Gudie Hutching for their support.” 

-        His Worship Charles Pender, Mayor of Corner Brook

Associated Links 

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (ACOA)
• City of Corner Brook

Contacts 

Paul McGrath
Director, Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
paul.mcgrath@canada.ca 

Mayor Charles Pender
City of Corner Brook
709-637-1537
cpender@cornerbrook.com