Government of Canada Invests $100,000 in the Longlac Sportsplex
News Release
December 2, 2016 – Greenstone, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor
The Government of Canada's $100,000 investment in the Longlac Sportsplex, located in the Municipality of Greenstone, will help the community correct problems associated with the building's leaking roof. The funding will assist in repairing a critical portion of the structure, and will ensure that the roof is structurally sound so that the facility remains viable and open.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Status of Women and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program investment. The Sportsplex, which houses an arena and curling rink, is heavily used by a variety of sports clubs. In addition, it is the only facility in the community that has the capacity to host large trade shows, entertainment events and community celebrations.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding, delivered in Northern Ontario through FedNor, is part of the Government of Canada's coordinated approach to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. These investments across Canada will help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities, and celebrate Canada's rich heritage and history.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing to help communities, such as the Municipality of Greenstone, improve the safety of key public facilities that promote community and cultural benefits. This funding will not only repair the roof of the Longlac Sportsplex, it will ensure that the facility will remain in use for years to come."
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
"I'm thrilled that today's investment will help preserve an important area for youth and sports groups and many others who regularly use the Sportsplex. Thanks to these enhancements, the facility will continue to serve an important community role."
– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Status of Women and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North
"On behalf of the residents of Greenstone, I would like to acknowledge the investment of the Government of Canada, through FedNor, which will help us rehabilitate a critical infrastructure facility in our community. These repairs will breathe new life into the Longlac Sportplex and ensure that community members will have a safe roof over their heads."
– Renald Beaulieu, Mayor, Municipality of Greenstone
Quick facts
- Canada CIP 150 is designed to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the rehabilitation or improvement of existing community infrastructure assets and facilities across the country that promote community and cultural benefits for the public.
- FedNor is delivering this program in Northern Ontario with an allocation of $10.4 million over two years, ending March 31st, 2018.
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Contacts
Kim Fewchuk
Communications Officer - FedNor
705-971-4112
Kim.Fewchuk@canada.ca
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