13 August 2009
Saint John, New Brunswick
Residents of Saint John received good news today as the Government of Canada announced a commitment to invest stimulus funding for the revitalization of a park space through the construction of a splash pad and other improvements. Rodney Weston, MP for Saint John, was on hand today to make the announcement.
Under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program (RInC), a key economic stimulus initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government is investing $200,000 in this initiative. The City of Saint John is contributing $130,000.
“Our government understands that investments in recreational infrastructure help to build strong, healthy communities; and that strong communities mean a strong nation,” said MP Weston on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). “This splash pad and park project will create important economic activity through its construction phases and it will provide long-term benefits to the people of this area, making it a more attractive place to live and work.”
This two-phased project involves the revitalization of the park space and improved recreational opportunities through the construction of a splash pad, climbing structures, and a gazebo, as well as paths and landscaping on undeveloped land near Flemming Court.
Canada’s Economic Action Plan provided $500 million over two years for the RInC program to support upgrading and renewal of recreational facilities in communities. Under the program, the federal government will typically fund up to 33 per cent of eligible costs. The remaining funding will be leveraged from other project stakeholders such as provincial, territorial, municipal and other partners. The federal contribution to any project receiving funding under the program will not exceed $1 million.
The details on RInC project eligibility and how to submit an application, please refer to the program backgrounder on ACOA’s website at www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca. For information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca. Ce communiqué est aussi disponible en français.
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Residents of Saint John received good news today as the Government of Canada announced an investment of $200,000 for the revitalization of a park space through the construction of a splash pad and other improvements. This undeveloped land adjacent to Flemming Court will provide further opportunities for families to enjoy outdoor activities. The project received funding under the newly- launched Recreational Infrastructure Canada Fund, a key economic stimulus initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
MP Rodney Weston was on hand for the announcement.
Erin Filliter
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of State (ACOA)
613-941-7241
Sharon Stanford-Rutter
Senior Communications Officer
ACOA NB
506-451-2677
Al Rouse
City of Saint John
506-651-2802
