Margaretsville’s Evergreen Theatre Receives Support for its Expansion
News Release
June 28, 2017 – Margaretsville, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
All Canadians deserve to live in inclusive and vibrant communities where they can connect with their friends and neighbours. Investing in local community infrastructure will improve existing facilities, build stronger community ties and strengthen the middle class and those seeking to join it.
Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) today announced a federal investment of $100,125 to renovate and expand the Evergreen Theatre in Margaretsville.
In addition to Government of Canada support, the Honourable Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Annapolis, also announced today a provincial contribution of $50,000 from the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has also contributed $20,000 towards this project.
These investments, in addition to the generosity of many private donors and individuals, will allow for the construction of new washrooms, dressing rooms as well as a lobby and a café at Evergreen Theatre.
This project is being partly funded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150). Funding in Atlantic Canada is delivered through ACOA. These investments, to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities and celebrate Canada’s rich heritage and history.
Quotes
“Cultural and recreational activities and facilities form an essential part of every community. The Government of Canada recognizes that investing in them celebrates our heritage and improves the quality of life of all Canadians. These renewed facilities not only respond to the demand for community infrastructure improvements, but also provide us an opportunity to celebrate the people of this great country.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“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. The expansion of the Evergreen Theatre will improve its ability to attract talent to the region, draw larger audiences, and help drive economic activity.”
- Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova
“Evergreen Theatre is an important part of the cultural fabric of this community and our province. It has been a home to the performing arts for 16 years and this project will help build on that success. Investing in community infrastructure is a priority for the provincial government because we know it helps keep communities together and makes them stronger.”
- The Honourable Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Annapolis
Quick Facts
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CIP 150 is designed to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the rehabilitation or improvement of existing community infrastructure assets and facilities across the country that promote community and cultural benefits for the public.
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Infrastructure investments are a proven, effective means of boosting economic activity and enhancing the quality of life for Canadian families.
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Projects supported by the program are chosen based on assessment criteria including construction-readiness and public benefit, the extent to which funding is leveraged from other sources and linkages to Canada 150.
Contacts
Jason Deveau
Executive Assistant to the M.P., West Nova
902-825-3327
Colin.Fraser.C1@parl.gc.ca
Alex Smith
Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
alex.smith@canada.ca