Today, John Weston, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Gibsons & Area Community Centre ice arena under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects across the country like upgrades to the Gibsons & Area Community Centre ice arena,
" said MP Weston. "The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund will benefit Canadian families and communities immediately, helping to support job creation, boosting economic activity, as well as creating safe and accessible community infrastructure facilities for years to come.
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The Harper Government's investment of $60,441 upgraded the Gibsons & Area Community Centre ice arena with new audio acoustical panels, grommets and duct liners. These improvements have enhanced noise insulation for the ice arena and helped expand the use of the community centre for major events, trade fairs and concerts.
"Improving our community's quality of life is a priority for the Sunshine Coast Regional District,
" said SCRD Board Chair Garry Nohr. "We are very pleased to have the financial support from the federal government for the important acoustic upgrades to the Gibsons & Area Community Centre.
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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.
