Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Abitibi‑Témiscamingue residents thanks to Government of Canada support
Backgrounder
Val-d’Or, Quebec, July 14, 2022 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 14, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations, and their respective projects.
Summary
- Nine projects are receiving support from CED.
- A total of $3,652,599 in non-repayable contributions from CED.
Details
Funding recipient | Project objective | Main activities funded by CED | CED’s contribution |
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To build a paved parking lot and promenade to access waterfront facilities |
All project-related costs, which include paving the promenade and parking lot, installing lighting, and doing landscaping work |
$750,000 |
|
To build a bike and walking path that crosses the municipality of Kipawa |
Raising the level of the dike, excavation work, geotextile membrane, foundation, stone screening, installation or replacement of culverts, embankment stabilization, road signs along the worksite, etc. |
$750,000 |
|
To build a multi-purpose centre |
Project construction costs, including professional fees, materials, and transportation |
$750,000 |
|
To make improvements to the Rotary outdoor riverfront area |
Replace a supporting wall along the walking path |
$750,000 |
|
To improve lighting in the downtown area |
Replace decorative lamp posts with smart lamp posts, add technology and a control panel, including design engineering costs, and install charging stations |
$412,302 |
|
To make improvements to a parking lot |
Improvement costs, such as paving, line painting, the addition of parking for people with reduced mobility, and a space for a charging station |
$89,930 |
|
To build a community garden and an amphitheatre adjacent to Parc Tembec |
Build an amphitheatre and community garden, including repairs to a walking path and the acquisition of equipment, supplies and other materials for the garden |
$74,000
|
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To make improvements to an outdoor multi-purpose space |
General organization of the worksite, construction and installation of play areas, furniture adapted to the outdoor space, work on a walking path, professional fees |
$55,000
|
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To make improvements to Mont Bell recreational walking paths and bike paths |
Add a drinking fountain, lavatories, and furniture |
$21,367 |
Information
Media Relations, CED
media@dec-ced.gc.ca
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