City of Hamilton receives over $3.6 million for six community infrastructure and tourism projects
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August 26, 2022
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, announced a FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.6 million, through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) and the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF).The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and included support for six City of Hamilton projects:
| Project | Funding contribution | Fund |
|---|---|---|
| Create a new mixed-use exhibit and programming space called "The Visitor Experience Centre." | $492,682 | TRF |
| Restore and adapt St. Mark's Church for use as a cultural programming space. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Redevelopment of Beasley Park's accessible path network and conversion of Kelly Street into public green space. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Improve accessibility and outdoor infrastructure at Victoria Park. | $694,000 | CCRF |
| Improve washroom accessibility at existing recreation facilities across the City of Hamilton. | $472,575 | CCRF |
| Construct additional accessible programming space at the Hamilton Children's Museum, a heritage building located in Gage Park in downtown central-east Hamilton. | $450,000 | CCRF |
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