Residents of Grand Bay-Westfield will soon be enjoying a brand new practice batting cage and improved tennis courts, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Program, a key economic stimulus initiative under Canada's Economic Action Plan.
The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield Grace Losier today announced investments of more than $90,000 to assist with the costs to repair the town's tennis courts and to build a batting cage.
“Our government is taking comprehensive action to reduce the effect of the economic slowdown in Canada,” said Minister Thompson. “Our federal investment of more than $30,000 in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, through the RInC Program, will help stimulate the economy, enhance local services, and contribute to the health and quality of life of the families in the region.”
This project will allow the town to construct a batting cage next to one of its existing baseball fields and undertake a complete overhaul of its damaged tennis courts. The tennis courts and baseball fields are popular spots for residents and visitors alike. The addition of a batting cage and improvements to the courts will greatly benefit the recreational needs of the local community.
“The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is very pleased to have partnered with the federal government through ACOA on these two worthwhile projects,” said Mayor Losier. “Any investment in recreation is an investment in the health of our residents.”
The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is contributing $31,166 toward the project under the RInC Program; while the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is contributing the remaining $62,334.
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Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced an investment of more than $30,000 under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Program for a new practice batting cage and improved tennis courts in Grand Bay- Westfield. The Minister said that the funds will greatly benefit the recreational needs of the local community.
A total of $500 million over two years has been set aside through RInC to support upgrades and repairs to recreational facilities in communities throughout Canada. ACOA delivers RInC in Atlantic Canada. The fund, part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, will help mitigate the impacts of the global economic recession by increasing construction activity in the recreational sector.
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INFORMATION:
Erin Filliter
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of State (ACOA)
613-941-7241
Lisa Gautreau
Junior Communications Officer
ACOA NB
506-452-3118
