Backgrounder: Five Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved recreational infrastructure
Backgrounder
Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support five recreation projects in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, including renovating cultural centres and improving playgrounds and sport facilities.
The Government of Canada is investing $509,114 towards these projects through the Community Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $508,961, while municipalities are contributing $664,424 in total eligible costs to these projects.
Project Information:
Project Name |
Location |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goodyear Avenue Parking and Ball Field Recreation Upgrades |
Grand Falls-Windsor |
Upgrades to the Goodyear Avenue ball field and recreation facility, including grading; paving the existing parking lot; improving drainage; paving the walking track around the playground and splashpad; installation of new backstops for two baseball fields; upgrades to existing dugouts and installation of new scoreboards in two fields. The project will support improved access to quality community, culture and recreation infrastructure. |
$266,058 |
$265,978 |
$347,964 |
Playground Blanch Brook Park |
Stephenville |
Construction of a new playground to replace the current structure, creating a modern, inclusive playground which will be centrally located and easily accessible to all residents. |
$152,580 |
$152,534 |
$199,551 |
New Steel Dome |
King's Point |
Installation of a new, pre-fabricated steel roof over the outdoor ice rink, allowing a greater number of residents to participate in more activities and events taking place at the rink. |
$50,725 |
$50,710 |
$66,341 |
New Chiller for Twillingate StadiumFootnote 1 |
Twillingate |
Replacement of the chiller system in the stadium, ensuring the stadium can continue to provide recreation, entertainment and cultural opportunities for people in the region. |
$24,353 |
$24,345 |
$30,430 |
Recreation and Cultural Centre Upgrades |
Change Islands |
Renovation of the Recreation and Culture Centre, including new windows, doors and siding; repairs to the skirt of the building, improving the current state of the building and ensuring its operations for the coming years. |
$15,398 |
$15,394 |
$20,138 |