London region receives more than $3.7 million to support 10 community infrastructure and tourism projects
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Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.7 million through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), for 10 community projects across the London region:
| Recipient Name | Project | Funding contribution | Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
1st Hussars Cavalry Fund |
Restore and preserve HOLY ROLLER, a WWII Canadian Army Sherman Tank of the 6th Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars). |
$190,000 |
TRF |
Boler Mountain |
Extend season by upgrading snow equipment at Boler Mountain. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
Corporation of the City of London |
Implement “Welcome to the Heart of London” project to enhance downtown experience for locals and visitors. |
$420,000 |
TRF |
London Children's Museum |
Adapt the top floor of the historic Kellogg’s cereal factory in London into a new Children’s Museum. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
London Music Hall |
Enhance Fall Music Festival by hosting in indoor and outdoor spaces. |
$100,000 |
TRF |
RBC Place London |
Modernize and update protocols to meet health and safety requirements and enhance overall onsite guest experience at London Convention Centre. |
$428,206 |
TRF |
Construct and install “Village Green” in Hyde Park. |
$562,500 |
CCRF |
|
Corporation of the City of London |
Revitalize King Street Parkette in downtown London, located adjacent to RBC Place London. |
$534,862 |
CCRF |
Indwell |
Install three-story mosaic panels and murals on newly constructed affordable housing building. |
$60,000 |
CCRF |
London Optimist Sports Centre |
Install new artificial turf at BMO Centre. |
$450,000 |
CCRF |
Today’s $3.7-million Government of Canada investment is pending successful completion of signed contribution agreements.
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