Government of Canada invests over $1.5 million to support community infrastructure and tourism industry across Sarnia-Lambton
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July 27, 2022
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, announced an investment of over $1.5 million through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), to support the following six community projects across Sarnia-Lambton:
Recipient Name | Project | Funding contribution | Fund |
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Kiwanis Club Of Forest | Improve the interior and exterior of the historic Kineto Theatre. | $47,459 | CCRF |
The Corporation of the City of Sarnia | Improve Tecumseh Park by expanding the existing skate park. | $450,000 | CCRF |
The Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores | Improve the Arkona Community Centre Park and pickleball court to allow for a range of activities. | $123,750 | CCRF |
The Corporation of the Town of Petrolia | Improve the YMCA Community Centre in Petrolia, enhancing a fitness and wellness hub for residents of Petrolia and its surrounding communities. | $699,000 | CCRF |
Bluewater BorderFest Music Festival* | Enhanced event experience of two-day recovery concert in Sarnia, as well as supported extension of its annual summer kick-off music festival. | $100,000 | TRF |
The Corporation of the Town of Petrolia | Extend the Victoria Playhouse season from three to six weeks and add digital screens. | $116,825 | TRF |
* Pending signing of contribution agreement |
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