Backgrounder: Hants County will benefit from upgrades, new construction to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $328,000 in six community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| West Hants Regional Municipality | The Municipality is installing an accessible synthetic flooring system on the current walking track at the West Hants Sports Complex, furthering recent efforts to increase usage by community members and tourists. | $145,536 non-repayable | Mark Phillips Chief Administrative Officer 902-789-8391 mphillips@westhants.ca |
| Falmouth Community Association | The Association will revitalize a former baseball field and green space, creating a family park area with a dog park, accessible washrooms, inclusive and accessible play structures, and a bicycle safety awareness course that doubles as a walking path to encourage people to explore the community. | $102,221 non-repayable |
Matthew Dunfield
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| Windsor Agricultural Society | The Society will be replacing windowsills and frames, as well as undertaking safety upgrades to the main entrance and painting of the exterior to increase the attractiveness and longevity of the largest and oldest building on the site of the Hants County exhibition grounds, home of the oldest agricultural fair in North America. | $34,500 non-repayable |
Joel Rafuse Vice-President 902-237-4257 |
| Ardoise Community Recreation Centre | The Centre will install a new electric sign to increase visibility and advertise monthly activities to entice more participation by community members. | $18,000 non-repayable |
Mary Smith Treasurer, Fundraising Chair 902-483-3955 mksmith@hfx.eastlink.ca |
| Burlington and District Activity Club Hants County | The organization will be installing a 4.45 kilowatt, Direct Current, Solar Panel System to the roof of the Burlington and District Activity Club, resulting in net zero energy consumption. | $14,490 non-repayable |
Lori Maxwell President 902-757-2121 Loriamaxwell@gmail.com |
| Ellershouse Community Hall | The community has designed its own green space, Ellershouse Community Park, which includes a fully inclusive area with accessible picnic tables and a new gazebo to encourage people to utilize outdoor spaces. | $13,545 non-repayable |
Barbara Jo Wilson Secretary/Treasurer |
| TOTAL | $328,292 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Chris Brooks
Communications Director
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-830-3839
chris.brooks@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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