Ear Falls, Ontario, December 20, 2011 – Government representatives joined the Township of Ear Falls today to celebrate the completion of their new multiplex facility.
The 16,000 square foot facility consolidates a number of municipal operations, including municipal offices, a fire hall, the public library, a day care and parent resource centre, the tourist information centre, a museum, and public meeting space. The centrally-located, accessible building also serves as the community's primary Emergency Management Operations Centre, health and safety training site, and economic development office.
"Our Government is proud to support the Ear Falls Multiplex – a central hub for municipal operations, culture and community activities,"
said Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. "Thanks to Canada's Economic Action Plan, this project created local jobs and economic growth, and will provide families and residents in the Ear Falls region with a great resource centre for many years to come."
"Our government is making strategic infrastructure investments to strengthen communities, stimulate local economies and create jobs for Ontario families,"
said the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation. "This new facility will provide residents with increased access to critical community support and resources"
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"The construction of this multi-use building was made possible with generous financial contributions from the federal and provincial governments, as well as our own community. It makes services accessible, increases energy efficiency, streamlines municipal operations, and creates a safe workspace for staff. This building will benefit our community now and in the future,"
said His Worship Kevin Kahoot, Mayor of the Township of Ear Falls.
The governments of Canada and Ontario each committed $2.7 million toward the project through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The Township of Ear Falls contributed the balance of the total eligible project cost of $8,116,200.
The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. Thanks to Canada's Economic Action Plan and our strong economic and financial fundamentals, the Canadian economy has recovered from the global recession better than most other industrialized countries. Canada has been a leader amongst G-7 countries throughout the recovery with nearly 600,000 net new jobs created since July 2009.
This project also supports Building Together, the Government of Ontario's long-term infrastructure plan to repair, rebuild and renew the province's roads and highways, bridges, public transit, schools and postsecondary institutions, hospitals and courthouses. Ontario is investing $12.8 billion in infrastructure projects in 2011-12, bringing the government's total infrastructure investments since 2003 to $75 billion. Building modern, efficient infrastructure has created or preserved close to 100,000 jobs each year, on average, making Ontario's economy more productive and improving quality of life, now and in the future.
For additional information about investments in infrastructure, visit infrastructure.gc.ca.
For further information about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit actionplan.gc.ca.
To download a short broadcast-quality video highlighting a few of the many successful infrastructure projects across Canada, visit infrastructure.gc.ca/video/video-eng.html.
For more information on how Ontario is revitalizing its infrastructure, visit ontario.ca/infrastructure.
Contacts:
Pierre Floréa
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0700
David Salter
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation
416-327-1815
Kimberly Balance
Clerk Treasurer Administrator
Township of Ear Falls
807-727-0458
Infrastructure Canada
613-948-1148
Or toll-free 1-877-250-7154
