June 12, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta
The Montrose Community League is moving forward with the redevelopment of Montrose Park thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“The Montrose Park redevelopment project is creating immediate jobs while providing local families with an upgraded and modern park to enjoy for many years to come,” said Peter Goldring, Member of Parliament for Edmonton East, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
Upon completion of the project, Montrose Park will feature a new playground, a spray deck for an outdoor water park, walking trails, benches and tables. A professionally landscaped area for gatherings and special events will also be added to the park. The project will attract more families to the park where they can utilize the venue for physical activity and entertainment purposes.
“This investment in Montrose Park will have many benefits for people of all ages in the community, providing a space where people can connect with each other in a safe and social environment,” said Edmonton City Councillor Ed Gibbons.
Federal funding of $290,231 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The City of Edmonton is also investing $533,661 towards project costs.
“Montrose playground is well used by the young families in this area,” said Howard Weir, Project Coordinator for Playground Redevelopment. “With this project we hope to attract even more young families to help make this an active community once again. Thanks to the funding made available, this will happen.”
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. In total, Western Economic Diversification Canada 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 $290,231 to help the Montrose Community League improve Montrose Park with new playground structures, a spray deck for an outdoor water park, walking trails, benches, tables, a gathering area for special events and landscaping. MP Peter Goldring announced the funding on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
For more information, contact:
Donna Kinley
Regional Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: (780) 495-6892
Darrell Nordell
City of Edmonton
Community Recreation Coordinator, East Service Area
Telephone: (780) 944-5424
Howard Weir
Project Coordinator for Playground Redevelopment
Montrose Community League
Telephone: (780) 479-4797
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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