15 October 2009
Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador
Skaters and hockey players in Bishop’s Falls will enjoy their ice time even more this winter thanks to the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador today announced an investment of $31,906 to support upgrades to the town’s Pat O’Reilly Memorial Community Centre. The federal funds are being provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Program, a major component of the Economic Action Plan.
“The Government of Canada recognizes how important recreational facilities are for Canadian families and communities,” said Minister MacKay. “We are pleased to make this investment through Canada’s Economic Action Plan so that people can learn new skills, brush up on old ones, get fit and have fun.”
With this funding the Town of Bishop’s Falls will replace the boards at the ice surface in the arena.
Canada’s Economic Action Plan is providing $500 million over two years for the RInC program, to support upgrading and renewal of recreational facilities in communities across the country, and encourage increased participation in physical activity and community building.
Municipalities, First Nations governments, community organizations and other not-for-profit entities in Atlantic Canada that have eligible projects that can be completed before March 31, 2011, are invited to submit their proposals.
For details on 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.
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister of the Atlantic Gateway and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced an investment of $31,906 to assist the Town of Bishop’s Falls to make upgrades to the Pat O’Reilly Memorial Community Centre. The project will include the replacement of the boards at the ice surface in the arena.
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. The fund, part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, will help mitigate the impacts of the global economic downturn by increasing construction activity in the recreational sector.
Municipalities, First Nations governments, community organizations and other not-for-profit entities in Atlantic Canada that have eligible projects that can be completed before March 31, 2011, are invited to apply.
Those wanting to find out how to submit an application are asked to contact their nearest ACOA office.
Doug Burgess
Director of Public Affairs, (ACOA)
ACOA
709 772- 2935
