February 09, 2010
Port Alberni, British Columbia
The Alberni Athletic Association is rebuilding a local recreational facility, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“ Investing in the Alberni Athletic Hall reconstruction project will ensure that our community has access to the essential infrastructure we need today and in the future, ” said James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
With this investment, the Alberni Athletic Association will construct a new Alberni Athletic Hall, after the original building was destroyed in a 2009 fire. The new 1,532 square metre (16,500 square foot) building will feature a gymnasium, sports courts and indoor archery range, complete with new change rooms and bleachers. Once complete, the hall will allow local residents and visitors to participate once again in a variety of indoor recreational activities.
Funding of $1 million is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“ Today is an exciting day for Port Alberni, ” said Larry Spencer, Director of the Alberni Athletic Association. “ This is a great way to start 2010, and we appreciate the Government of Canada support for this community project. This is the boost we have been waiting for to build a bigger and better Alberni Athletic Hall. ”
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Visit the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information.
For more information, contact:
Jaime Burke
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: (604) 666-1318
Mr. Larry Spencer
Director
Alberni Athletic Association
(250) 720-0075
WD Toll-Free Number:1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 877 303-3388
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