Today, Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for Andrews Field under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“I am proud to see Brandon benefit from our Government’s investment in the renewal of community facilities,
” said MP Tweed. “This investment will help to promote health and wellness in the community for years to come, while work on this project will contribute to the creation of economic activity locally.
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The Harper Government’s investment of $67,150, matched equally by a City of Brandon investment of $67,150, will be used to install a new aluminum bleacher seating system at Andrews Field. This baseball field hosts local, provincial and national events and is an important recreational facility in Brandon. Andrews Field has hosted two World Youth Baseball Championships along with the 1997 Canada Summer Games. The new bleacher seating system will improve access and provide safety and comfort for spectators.
“On behalf of Brandon’s baseball community and all citizens of Brandon, I’m pleased to see this investment in Andrews Field,
” said Mayor Shari Decter Hirst. “Strong and vibrant recreational opportunities are a sign of a strong and vibrant community and all levels of government are working hard in Brandon to ensure such success.
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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.
