Renovated facility is now one of the country’s premier sports facilities
June 27, 2014 – Moncton, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments, Stade Moncton Stadium now has a new natural grass field for all throwing events, just in time for the 2014 Canadian Track and Field Championships, taking place from June 27 to June 29, 2014. The City of Moncton has also been chosen as one of six Canadian cities to host the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women’s U-20 in 2014 and the Women’s World Cup Canada in 2015.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund, invested $278,524 in this project, while the Province of New Brunswick invested $220,000. The City of Moncton is investing $195,000 and l’Université de Moncton invested $115,000. In addition to the 2014 Canadian Track and Field championships, the new field will also be used for other sporting events that require natural turf.
Quick Facts:
• The City of Moncton has become a leader in event attraction in the region. With the completion of this project, the City now has one of the country's premier facilities for sports. This will be instrumental in attracting more regional, national and international events to the City of Moncton and to the region.
• More than 700 athletes from across the country are expected to attend the 2014 Canadian Track and Field event. A number of world championship medalists will be in attendance.
• These championships will feature athletes who are representing Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and will serve as the selection trials for the North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association under 23 Championships.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure improvements that create jobs and opportunities for local economic growth. The Stade Moncton Stadium has successfully showcased itself and the region through numerous high profile international and national events and we are confident that today’s investment will help ensure history repeats itself.”
- Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA)
“Investing in these community infrastructure projects will promote healthy living for residents, students and families. This new grass field will be an important asset to the community of Greater Moncton and for use to host major sporting events.”
- The Hon. Marie-Claude Blais,, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Minister responsible for Women’s Equality on behalf of Deputy Premier Paul Robichaud, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
“A dedicated field for all throwing events is a great addition to the Stade Moncton Stadium. It is yet another example of Moncton’s will to develop first-class facilities to attract high profile national and international events. This investment partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Moncton solidifies our community's commitment to future initiatives.”
- George LeBlanc, Mayor of Moncton
Associated Links:
• www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca
• www.actionplan.gc.ca
• http://www.moncton2014.ca/index.php
Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Paul LeBlanc
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3310
Bruce MacFarlane
Communications
Economic Development
506-453-8607
Isabelle LeBlanc
Director, Corporate Communications
City of Moncton
506-853-3592
isabelle.leblanc@moncton.ca
