Today, Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects like the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre across the country,
” said MP Bateman. “Our investments in projects such as this one will benefit 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 $150,500, together with the $151,199 contribution from the City of Winnipeg, will enhance the services provided by the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre. Under the project, the kitchen and multi-purpose room at the Centre will be renovated and modernized to support the wide range of programs and services offered.
"The Fort Rouge Leisure Centre is an integral part of this neighbourhood, supporting recreational programing for all ages as well as being home to the Osborne library,
" said Mayor Katz. "The commitment we are making today in partnership with the federal government demonstrates the City is dedicated to doing what it can to support Winnipeg's infrastructure to ensure facilities such as this one are here to serve families today and into the future.
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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.
