Labrador Wellness Centre to Benefit Residents and the Economy

From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

News release

Support for state-of-the-art facility will make central Labrador communities stronger 

March 18, 2019 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 

Modern community infrastructure is essential to building vibrant, sustainable communities and enhancing the quality of life for residents. It also helps to attract new businesses and support economic development. 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay recognizes the importance of up-to-date infrastructure to community growth and the health and well-being of its residents. That is why the Town is building the Labrador Wellness Centre, which will feature an aquatics centre, a multi-purpose gymnasium, a fitness centre, community rooms, an indoor walking and running track and a childcare centre. Multi-purpose areas will also be created throughout the wellness centre to support its core functions and to provide valuable community engagement and gathering spaces. 

This new state-of-the-art centre will enable the Town to provide enhanced recreational and community programs, promote wellness and healthy living to central Labrador communities, better position the Town to host major conferences and sporting events, attract new residents and grow the region’s economy. 

The Government of Canada is providing a non-repayable contribution of $1.5 million towards the contruction of the multi-purpose areas in the new facility. 

Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the announcement today. 

The Government of Canada is making smart investments that will create good, middle-class jobs in our country. It is helping Atlantic Canadian communities access the tools they need to create sustainable economic growth. Support for this project is one way the Government of Canada is working to achieve its Atlantic Growth Strategy outcome of long-term economic prosperity in the region.

Quotes

“The Government of Canada is committed to investing in community infrastructure projects like this one with the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay that better position municipalities for further growth and prosperity. The Labrador Wellness Centre will make the community stronger and more competitive and become an important gathering place for area residents for generations to come.”

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


“I am delighted that our government is investing in the Labrador Wellness Centre in Happy-Valley-Goose Bay, which will be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike and help build a healthier, stronger community for the future. This new facility will enhance community capacity, bring friends and family together in a safe, inclusive environment and have a positive impact on the health and well-being of central Labrador residents, while also creating jobs and fostering economic growth.”

- Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador


“The funding of $1.5 million announced by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is a tremendous contribution to a very worthwhile project that will have long-lasting positive benefits to the health and well-being of all demographics in the region. The Labrador Wellness Centre will be a major benefit to not only the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay but Labrador as a whole.”

- His Worship Wilson (Wally) Anderson, Mayor, Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Quick facts

  • The Government of Canada is investing $1.5 million in this project through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).

  • Construction of the Labrador Wellness Centre will get underway this spring and will take approximately two years to complete.  Once completed, the facility will be operated by the YMCA

  • The Innovative Communities Fund focuses on investments that lead to long-term employment and economic capacity building in Atlantic Canadian communities.

  • Eligible recipients include non-commercial/not-for-profit organizations such as local development associations, municipalities and their agencies, business or technology institutes, industry/sector associations, economic development associations, local co-operatives, universities and educational institutions.

Contacts

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

Waylon Williams
Manager Public Relations & Special Events
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay
709-896-3254
pr@townhvgb.com

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