June 23, 2014 – Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec – Infrastructure Canada
The Municipality of Saint-Apollinaire, along with the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec, today launched the construction of the multipurpose centre.
Residents of Saint-Apollinaire and the surrounding area will soon enjoy a new two-floor, 3,800 square metre multipurpose center, which will include a double gymnasium, locker rooms, multipurpose rooms, administrative offices, a parking lot and landscaping.
"Our government is proud to invest in significant infrastructure projects, as we focus on creating jobs, promoting economic growth and building strong, prosperous communities throughout Quebec and Canada. Residents of the Lotbinière area will be able to use this new facility and thus be more active and take part in community events that will improve their well-being."
- Jacques Gourde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec and Member of Parliament for Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière
"I am very honoured to participate in the groundbreaking for the future Saint-Apollinaire Multipurpose Centre. With this new centre, the municipality will be able to provide modern facilities to host recreational and sports activities, to the benefit of local residents and their well-being."
- Laurent Lessard, Member for Lotbinière—Frontenac and minister of Forest, Wildlife and Parks and minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Catherine Poulin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy
418-691-2050
Pierre-Olivier Lussier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Forest, Wildlife and Parks
418-643-7295
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
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Émilie Lord
Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy
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