Backgrounder – Mauricie families to benefit from upgraded community spaces that support a better quality of life
Backgrounder
January 9, 2018 – Shawinigan, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Families in the eastern Mauricie region will benefit from upgraded recreational spaces and modern community facilities thanks to a total of $340,257 in non-repayable contributions from the Government of Canada. The funding provided will generate over $750,000 in related investments by other partners, such as non-profit organizations and municipalities. The projects receiving support will target access to water, as well as outdoor activities and the use of community infrastructure, thus enhancing citizens’ quality of life.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain and Minister of International Trade, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.
The funding was granted through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150).
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Non-repayable contribution of $176,279 out of a total investment of $352,558 The project involves upgrading the community centre in the municipality of Sainte-Thècle to improve its energy efficiency and make it more functional for all citizens. The work includes rehabilitating the centre’s windows and heating system. CED’s contribution covers all of the work. Sainte-Thècle is a municipality located in the Mékinac MRC, in the heart of Batiscanie. It is known for its numerous cottages on the many lakes in the area. |
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Non-repayable contribution of $45,350 out of a total investment of $128,408 The project involves upgrading the Maison Boisvert, a community centre located on île Banane in the Parc de l’île Melville. Work was done to improve the community centre’s electrical system, and the lampposts lighting the path to the centre were replaced to facilitate access to the building. CED’s contribution covers all of the project costs. The Parc de l’île Melville is a magnificent natural site that offers 160 hectares of land for camping and outdoor activities, less than two minutes away from downtown Shawinigan. |
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Centre de loisirs de Saint-Narcisse de Champlain |
Non-repayable contribution of $42,150 out of a total investment of $97,807 The project involves the construction of various infrastructure components to upgrade the recreational park in the municipality of Saint-Narcisse. These include a playground module for children between the ages of 0 and 5, sanitary facilities, a shelter for skaters and a skateboard park. CED’s contribution covers all of the project costs. The recreational centre in the municipality of Saint-Narcisse is a community recreation park where the population can take part in outdoor activities, organized sports and family free-play activities. |
Non-repayable contribution of $29,476 out of a total investment of $72,004 The project aims to improve public access to the Batiscan River from the Parc de la rivière Batiscan. Upgrades involve purchasing and installing a wharf, a gangway and a ramp, and building a safer and more user-friendly access path. CED's contribution will cover all the project costs, except for internal labour costs. The Parc de la rivière Batiscan is a regional park over 400 hectares in size that offers facilities for practicing outdoor activities, as well as various accommodation options. |
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Non-repayable contribution of $20,400 out of a total investment of $45,552 The project involves upgrading the community centre next to the municipality’s outdoor recreation areas. The renovation work includes upgrading the building’s structure and foundations, making changes to the ventilation system and the exterior cladding, and carrying out insulation work. CED’s contribution will cover all work costs, except for internal labour costs. Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan is a parish municipality located in the Les Chenaux MRC in the Mauricie region. The Batiscan River runs through the town, and the park bearing the same name is the town’s main tourist attraction. |
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Association des pourvoyeurs et pêcheurs du poisson des chenaux de la rivière Ste-Anne |
Non-repayable contribution of $10,679 out of a total investment of $24,567 The goal of the project is to improve public access to fishing facilities along the Sainte-Anne River, specifically by acquiring a floating dock, a gangway and a storage container. The new equipment will provide the Association des pourvoyeurs et pêcheurs du poisson des chenaux with infrastructure for recreational activities. CED’s contribution will only cover the equipment purchase. The Association des pourvoyeurs de la rivière Ste-Anne is a non-profit organization that oversees the promotion and staging of tomcod ice fishing activities in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade. |
Non-repayable contribution of $8,836 out of a total investment of $17,671 The goal of the project is to upgrade the infrastructure that provides access to the Saint‑Maurice River from Promenade du Saint-Maurice in Shawinigan. The work includes building a floating platform made up of a wharf and ramps for launching non-motorized boats. CED’s contribution covers all of the project costs. Founded in 1934, the Classique internationale de canots is a three-stage 200-km race between La Tuque and Trois-Rivières. It brings together athletes and visitors for four days of cultural and sports festivities. |
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Non-repayable contribution of $7,087 out of a total investment of $14,174 The goal of the project is to upgrade the community centre in the municipality of Saint‑Stanislas. The work includes rehabilitating the building’s windows so as to make the centre more attractive and functional for the population of the municipality. Saint-Stanislas is a municipality located in the Les Chenaux MRC and the Mauricie administrative region, in the cradle of the Batiscan River and the rivière des Envies. |
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