Today, Candice Bergen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Portage—Lisgar, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Town of Plum Coulee Beach under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in our communities across Canada,
” said MP Bergen. “By making these investments in local infrastructure, such as adding improvements to the beach area, a local gem of Plum Coulee, we are helping boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for residents of the area.
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The Harper Government’s investment of $40,564 will enhance services at the beach and help create jobs. Under the project, the amenities are being expanded to include a fully accessible washroom and change facility, which will improve the visitor experience and allow swimming programs to be offered at the beach.
“The beach in Plum Coulee is a popular place in the summer time,
” said Mayor Archie Heinrichs. “Like many smaller communities, we don’t have the tax base that allows us to complete infrastructure projects as quickly as we would like, so the CIIF funding we are receiving is quite significant to our community. The investment will allow us to provide beach visitors with formal amenities and make their experience more enjoyable. We are thrilled to finally be able to complete our beach project.
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In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating, small- and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
