Government of Canada invests over $2 million to enhance community infrastructure across Windsor-Essex
Backgrounder
Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of over $2 million, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), for the following nine Windsor-area community spaces:
Recipient Name | Project | Funding contribution |
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Essex Region Conservation Authority | Improvement of Peche Island Municipal Park. | $750,000 |
Nature Conservancy of Canada | Revitalization of nature trails and associated infrastructure at 12 sites, including Pelee Island. | $391,726 |
Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association | Improvement of Windsor Art Alley. | $375,000 |
The Corporation of the City of Windsor | Installation of two full-size outdoor basketball courts at Mic Mac Park. | $170,194 |
The Corporation of the City of Windsor | Installation of off-road cycling infrastructure within Malden Park. | $123,936 |
Essex Region Conservation Authority | Construction of Amherstburg Cypher System Greenway. | $105,000 |
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village | Improvement of Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village's accessibility. | $87,480 |
Essex Region Conservation Authority | Improvement of John R. Park Homestead Heritage and Conservation Centre. | $85,000 |
Via Italia Business Improvement Association | Improvement of Windsor's Erie Street business district connector alleyways. | $62,370 |
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Contacts
Monica Granados
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca
Media Relations
FedDev Ontario
fdo.mediarel-relmedias.fdo@feddevontario.gc.ca
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