24 February 2011
SUSSEX, New Brunswick
The residents of the Sussex region received good news today as the Government of Canada with the Province of New Brunswick announced additional funding to allow the Town of Sussex to move forward with the Fundy Civic Centre project.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) and MP for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, and Bruce Northrup, Minister of Natural Resources and MLA for Kings East.
"The Government of Canada, in collaboration with the Province of New Brunswick, is proud to support the construction of the Fundy Civic Centre," said Minister Moore. "Our Government continues to work with communities and organizations across New Brunswick to support initiatives that diversify the economy, create jobs and improve the quality of life of residents."
The Fundy Civic Centre project involves the construction of a civic centre in Sussex to serve citizens of the area. It will offer community meeting and spectator space, an indoor aquatic facility and fitness centre, including a walking track.
"The civic centre has been a long-time goal of so many people here in Sussex and will provide needed community space and athletic facilities that will make an already great community an even better place to live and work," said Minister Northrup. "This centre will give our young people and our seniors an all-weather, year-round facility in which to swim, run, play, learn and develop. It will be a great addition to our community."
The Government of Canada along with the Province of New Brunswick have committed $2 million to allow the Town of Sussex to move forward with the Fundy Civic Centre project, improving recreational opportunities for residents. This support will cover the increased costs associated with the project originally announced in July 2007.
In 2007, the federal, provincial and municipal governments each announced $1.3 million investment to support the project. An additional $300,000 was also provided by the Province of New Brunswick's Regional Development Corporation. Contributions from Sussex Corner, Norton and the surrounding local service districts as well as a successful fundraising campaign are also contributing to the realization of the project.
"The funding support will ensure that this notable centre will be completed," said His Worship Ralph Carr, Mayor of Sussex.
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The residents of the Sussex region received good news today as the Government of Canada with the Province of New Brunswick announced additional funding to allow the Town of Sussex to move forward with the Fundy Civic Centre project.
Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Bruce Northrup, Minister of Natural Resources, made the announcement.
The Government of Canada along with the Province of New Brunswick are commiting $2 million to allow the Town of Sussex to move forward with the Fundy Civic Centre project. This support will cover the increased costs associated with the project originally announced in July 2007.
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INFORMATION:
Stéphanie Bilodeau
Senior Communications Officer
ACOA New Brunswick
506-452-3034
Craig Chouinard
Communications New Brunswick
506-444-2519
Michael W. Cummings
Town of Sussex
506-432-4540
