21 October 2011
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Government representatives and members of the community celebrated the official opening on the new sports fields at Kennebecasis Valley High School (KVHS) today as part of the Miller Bowl football game between KVHS and Rothesay High.
On hand for the official opening were Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John; the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Finance Minister for the Province of New Brunswick, and the Honourable Rob Moore, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal.
"Our government recognizes that investing in essential recreational infrastructure like the Kennebecasis Valley High School sports fields is investing in the future of communities and of regions," said MP Weston on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie. "Our contribution to this project through Canada's Economic Action Plan helped stimulate additional local economic activity during the construction phase of this project leave a lasting legacy that will benefit the residents of this area for years to come."
"Empowering New Brunswickers to live more actively is vital to growing healthier communities and a stronger province," said Higgs. "Our government's participation in the construction of the KV sports field project is an investment in our region's wellness, now and in the future."
Under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program (RInC), the federal government has invested $500,000 in this initiative, while the Government of New Brunswick invested $500,000 towards the project. Other funding sources included: the Town of Quispamsis ($300,000), and community donations and fundraising ($1.38 million).
"The KV Fields Committee is extremely proud to see the completion of the multi-sports fields at Kennebecasis Valley High School. The five years of hard work and dedication by committee members has been rewarded when we all see how well the fields are being used and enjoyed by the residents of the Kennebecasis Valley," said Committee Member Duane McAfee.
The project included the installation of lights and artificial turf to a multipurpose field located behind the Kennebecasis Valley High School. This new field is more durable and supports a longer playing season. An adjacent sports field was refurbished with grass and new bleachers and benches were installed.
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Representatives of the governments of Canada and New Brunswick joined community members today to celebrate the official opening of the new and upgraded sports fields located at the Kennebecasis Valley High School during a local football game.
On hand for the official opening were Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Finance Minister for the Province of New Brunswick and the Honourable Rob Moore, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal.
The Government of Canada has invested $500,000 in this initiative, while the Government of New Brunswick invested $500,000 towards the project. Other funding sources included: the Town of Quispamsis ($300,000), and community donations and fundraising ($1.38 million).
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Information:
Gisèle Savoie
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3341
Bruce Macfarlane
Regional Development Corporation
506-444-4606
Duane McAfee
KV Fields Committee Inc. and School District 6
(506) 633-4203
