Forest Glen Benefits from Canada 150 Infrastructure Program

Government of Canada supports infrastructure improvements in rural Nova Scotia

Forest Glen, N.S. – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Forest Glen Community Center has received $20,026 in funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150) to assist with upgrades to the building. During a visit to the Center on Monday night, Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, delivered the news on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

In operation since 1952, the Forest Glen Community Centre organizes and hosts a variety of functions including  community meetings and socials, fundraisers, group functions, dinners and wedding receptions. The non-repayable contribution is assisting the Centre as it completes improvements to its facility on Highway 340 outside of Yarmouth.

Improvements include the installation of a new metal roof and two heat pumps, plumbing upgrades, the removal of north-facing windows and refinishing the north side of the building with vinyl siding. The Centre will also add energy efficient LED lighting, a drop ceiling on the main floor, a weather-tight exterior front door, a wheelchair ramp and landing, toilets and safety rails, and light weight tables and chairs.

Additional support for the project includes $12,000 from the Government of Nova Scotia through Communities, Culture and Heritage; $3,000 from the Municipality of Clare; $3,000 from the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth; and, $5,027 generated through the fundraising efforts of the Forest Glen Community Center.

Investments in local public infrastructure improve quality of life, strengthen communities – large and small – across Atlantic Canada and encourage residents to participate in their communities. $33.2 million in Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funding is being invested in Atlantic Canada by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) for key community infrastructure improvements.

Quotes

“Together with its partners, the Government of Canada is making investments to build smart and sustainable communities. By investing today to rebuild and refurbish community infrastructure, we are driving economic activity, spurring job creation and strengthening the middle class.”

     - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

“Volunteers at the Forest Glen Community Centre are giving back to the broader community as they have for decades. Their initiative and contributions ensure that this community meeting place is more energy efficient and that it will continue to provide groups and individuals with a place to celebrate, to meet and to build for the future.”

     - Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova

“I’m proud to work with our government partners to make these investments in our communities.  This funding goes a long way to improve our local infrastructure and strengthen our local community bonds with each other.  I want to thank the community for all their tremendous work on this initiative.”

     - Zach Churchill, MLA for Yarmouth 

“The Forest Glen Community Centre is very pleased to have received funding to improve our building, especially the heating system that will enable us to operate our facility in a more efficient way. Thank you to all our funding partners for making this project a reality.”

     - Elizabeth Hanf, President of the Forest Glen Community Center

Associated Links

• Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

Contacts

Alex Smith
Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Phone: 902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
E-mail: alex.smith@canada.ca

Tina Sweeney-Doucette
Secretary
Forest Glen Community Center
Phone: 902-774-2680
Email: tina@tinasweeney.com

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.