Saint-Jules, May 12, 2011 – The transformation of the former elementary school in Saint-Jules is progressing well. It will soon become the new multipurpose centre for the benefit of all residents. This project is benefitting from a joint contribution of 745,482 dollars from the governments of Canada and Quebec.
The announcement was made today at a press briefing by the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Member of Parliament for Beauce, with the collaboration of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy.
“Our government is proud to support this project as it will become a central location for many types of activities in the municipality,” declared MP Bernier. “Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, our government is helping to consolidate the local economy, create jobs and improve infrastructure that will benefit the regions of Quebec for years to come."
“The longevity of our infrastructure depends on maintaining and upgrading it with a view to sustainable development. With the Plan québécois des infrastructures, we are making sure that maintenance of public infrastructure in Quebec will never again be postponed. Within 15 years, Quebec will have made up the accumulated shortfall in the maintenance of its public infrastructure," said Minister Lessard.
The project involves the renovation and transformation of the former elementary school into a modern multipurpose centre, which will benefit the residents of Saint-Jules, various local associations as well visitors. Renovations include reconstructing the entrance to the building, replacing the windows, expanding the main room and installing comfort stations.
The contribution of up to 372,741 dollars from the Government of Canada comes from the $4-billion Canada-wide Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF), part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan announced in the January 2009 budget. The Saint-Jules project meets the ISF terms and conditions.
On December 2, 2010, the Government of Canada announced a deadline extension for the construction of infrastructure projects approved and carried out under Canada’s Economic Action Plan (EAP). Proponents of projects completed under the terms of, among other EAP programs, the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF), may have until October 31, 2011, to finish projects if they are eligible for the extension. It should, however, be noted that proponents requesting an extension must comply with the related terms and conditions. An extension request has been made for this project and its compliance will soon be confirmed.
The Government of Quebec’s contribution of 372,741 dollars is being made under the Quebec Infrastructure Plan, le Plan québécois des infrastructures, which was enhanced in January 2009 and now has an envelope of nearly $42 billion for infrastructure renewal in Quebec over the next five years.
Additional information
For more information on investments in infrastructure by Infrastructure Canada, go to the Web sites www.creatingjobs.gc.ca and www.infrastructures.gouv.qc.ca.
To learn more about the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
To learn more about the Plan québécois des infrastructures, visit www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fr/infrastructure.
Contact:
Frédérik Boisvert
Director, Policy and Communications, Quebec Region
Office of Canada’s Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0700
Infrastructure Canada
613-948-1148
1-877-250-7154 (toll-free)
Julie Boivin
Press Secretary
Office of the Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy
418-691-2050
