Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest over $6.6 million in six recreation infrastructure projects in the province’s northwest region
Backgrounder
Joint federal, provincial, and recipient funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support six recreation and community infrastructure projects across Northwestern Ontario.
The Government of Canada is investing over $3.6 million in these projects through the Community, Culture and Recreation Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Ontario is providing over $3 million while recipients are investing more than $2.4 million in their respective projects.
Project information
Project Name |
Recipient |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Recipient Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterfront Phase II - Prince Arthur's Landing Festival Area Improvements |
Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay |
Renovations to Thunder Bay's outdoor festival area to reorient the stage and viewing area, upgrade the electrical and backstage infrastructure for event and concert hosting, and help improve the health and safety of employees, performers and improve the spectator experience. |
$1,999,999 |
$1,666,499 |
$1,333,499 |
Red Rock Recreation Centre Rehabilitation |
Township of Red Rock |
The rehabilitation of the centre with the addition of new siding, replacement of the roof, header and liner systems for the curling rink and arena; new flooring in the seniors' room; replacement of bowling lanes, and five new accessible doors; the floor and ventilation system in the gymnasium; and a new pool system and liner. |
$720,096 |
$600,020 |
$480,124 |
Construction of Four-Season Multi-Use Recreation Facility |
Canton de Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls |
Construction of a four-season multi-use outdoor recreation facility which will serve as an enclosed ice rink in the winter months, and as a basketball court and four pickle ball courts in the summer months. This work will increase community access to organized sport and recreation activities. |
$401,280 |
$334,367 |
$267,553 |
Rehabilitation and renovation of the Centre Francophone in Thunder Bay |
Coopérative du regroupement des organismes francophones de Thunder Bay (ROFTB Inc.) |
The renovation and expansion of the Centre Francophone, including the construction of a second floor, rehabilitation of the garage, replacement of the roof, renovation of the community hall to expand capacity, and addressing accessibility requirements throughout the building. This includes updates to the bathroom, elevator, ramps, and doors. |
$280,902 |
$234,062 |
$187,292 |
Nipigon Recreation Swimming Pool, Nipigon Community Centre Heating and Ventilation System |
Township of Nipigon |
Replacement and upgrades to the Nipigon Swimming Pool mechanical systems, upgrades to the heating systems at the Nipigon Community Centre, and the installation of a new kitchen ventilation system at the community centre. This will improve energy efficiency at both facilities and will improve the user experience. |
$187,000 |
$155,818 |
$124,682 |
Schreiber Fitness Centre Revitalization Project |
Township of Schreiber |
The expansion of the fitness centre, and replacement of defective gym equipment with safer and more user-friendly equipment. This will increase the centre's membership and provide greater community access to the fitness centre. |
$37,086 |
$30,902 |
$24,727 |
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