Unity, Saskatchewan – Today, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Member of Parliament for Battlefords—Lloydminster and Minister of Agriculture, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Unity Centennial Swimming Pool under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our Government is pleased to support important infrastructure projects like this that help grow jobs and economic growth across Canada,” said Minister Ritz. “The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund benefits Canadian families and communities immediately by helping to support job creation, boosting economic activity, as well as creating safe and accessible community infrastructure facilities for years to come.”
The Harper Government’s investment of $250,000 will enhance the services provided by the Centennial Swimming Pool through renovations to the pool basin, foundation and deck and the installation of a new energy efficient filtration system.
“Building and maintaining community infrastructure absorbs much of our time, energies and tax dollars,” said Sylvia Maljan, Unity Mayor. “As municipal leaders, we constantly have ‘pipes and potholes’ on our minds. On behalf of our community, I would like to say thank you for this investment that improves our quality of life and our infrastructure.”
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.
