18 August 2011
Saint Andrews , New Brunswick
Representatives of the governments of Canada and New Brunswick joined community members and municipal officials today to celebrate the reopening of the W.C. O’Neill Arena and tennis courts in Saint Andrews.
“Our Government understands that investments in recreational infrastructure help to build strong, vibrant communities, and strong communities mean a stronger Canada,” said John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie. “Our investment of close to $100,000 has helped the Town of Saint Andrews improve the W.C. O’Neill Arena and expand the tennis court facilities. These improved facilities will add to the quality of life and the quality of services available to the families and individuals who are building their futures in Saint Andrews.”
Under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program (RInC), the federal government has invested $97,739 in this initiative. The Province of New Brunswick invested $75,000 towards the project. Other funding sources included: the Town of Saint Andrews ($100,047), Efficiency NB rebate ($5,434), and community donations ($15,000).
"The provincial government is proud to have played a major part in this important project for the Town of Saint Andrews and Charlotte County,” said Curtis Malloch, MLA for Charlotte-Campobello on behalf of Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud. “As we encourage our residents to become more physically active, we must ensure our regions have recreational infrastructure.”
“The Council of the Town of Saint Andrews understands the importance of having year round recreational facilities available for our citizens and realize these projects would not have been possible without partnering with the Federal Government through the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency and the Government of New Brunswick’s Regional Development Corporation,” said Mayor of Saint Andrews John Craig.
Renovations to the W.C. O’Neill Arena included an upgraded refrigeration system, new sprinklers, and repairs to the roof and fascia. In addition, programmable thermostats were installed throughout the building, and the lighting system was upgraded, making the building energy efficient. The tennis courts now have two new playing surfaces and the existing courts have been repaired.
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Representatives of the governments of Canada and New Brunswick joined community members and municipal officials to officially open the Town of Saint Andrews’ new and improved W.C. O’Neill Arena and tennis courts.
Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest John Williamson, Curtis Malloch, MLA for Charlotte-Campobello, and Mayor John Craig, were on hand for the event.
The Government of Canada has invested $97,739 in this initiative. The Province of New Brunswick invested $75,000 towards the project. Other funding sources include the Town of Saint Andrews ($100,047), Efficiency NB rebate ($5,434), and community donations ($15,000).
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INFORMATION:
Gisèle Savoie
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3341
Bruce Macfarlane
Regional Development Corporation
506-444-4606
Chris Spear
Town of Saint Andrews
506-529-5250
