March 26, 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is moving forward with plans to expand Thunderbird Park, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“With projects like this, our Government is not only creating immediate jobs for our communities, but is also actively contributing to the health and fitness of Canadians,
” said MP Andrew Saxton on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
The investment is directed towards the Tennis Centre, which is one component of the multiphase redevelopment of Thunderbird Park. Funding will construct a 35,000 square foot steel structure with four tennis courts, reception and administration areas, washrooms, change rooms and storage areas. The project will create employment opportunities and meet increased demand by students, varsity teams, staff and faculty, and residents for recreational facilities.
Funding of $1 million is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“We are grateful for the Government of Canada’s investment in recreational infrastructure at UBC,
” said Brian Sullivan, UBC Vice-President, Students. “The new and improved Tennis Centre will benefit students, faculty and staff and be a welcome addition to the amenities of our University Town.
”
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. In total, WD has approved 718 RInC projects that will use all of the funding available in the West. These projects are helping 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.
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The Government of Canada is investing $1million to help the University of British Columbia construct a 35,000 square foot steel structure, with four tennis courts, reception and administration areas, washrooms, change rooms and storage areas. MP Saxton, on behalf of Western Economic Diversification Minister Lynne Yelich, announced the funding under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program for the Thunderbird Park Tennis Centre.
For more information, contact:
Jaime Burke
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Tel: 604-666-1318
Brian Lin
Senior Communications Coordinator
UBC Public Affairs
Tel: 604-822-2234
Cell: 604-818-5685
WD Toll-Free Number:1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 877 303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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