October 4, 2014 – Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – Infrastructure Canada
Officials gathered today in the Town of Bridgewater to celebrate the grand opening of the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, which will provide residents of Bridgewater and surrounding areas with countless opportunities to stay active and to participate in community events.
As a new focal point in the community, the new Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre will help get people moving and increase civic pride and spirit throughout the region. This state-of-the-art facility for recreational, sporting and social activities includes a full-size arena and an Aquatic Centre which brings personal health benefits to the region's many residents. The public library and active living and cultural spaces, including areas capable of hosting meetings, exercise classes, senior citizens' activities and many other functions, now provide members of the community with limitless opportunities to network, celebrate events and create new friendships.
"Our Government is proud to have invested in the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, which not only promotes healthy lifestyles, but also enhances the quality of life of residents of Bridgewater and surrounding areas. This significant infrastructure project provides residents with countless opportunities to get active and to participate in community events contributing to a strong and prosperous community right here in Nova Scotia."
- Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret's, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
"We know there is a positive relationship between sport and recreation facilities and levels of physical activity. We're pleased to support this beautiful, modern facility for residents in this area to come together and enjoy physical activity which is so important for good health."
- The Honourable Mark Furey, Minister of Municipal Affairs, on behalf of Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness
"The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is overjoyed to see the completion of the Lifestyle Centre. The facility will serve as a flagship for recreation, community spirit, and healthy living in our Region, for our youth, seniors and community at large. I would like to offer a huge thank you to all the individuals and groups who worked so hard to turn this dream into a reality. The Lifestyle Centre truly is a testament to what can be accomplished when governments work together with the community."
- His Worship Don Downe, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
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
Tony Kiritsis
Department of Health and Wellness
902-424-0585
tony.kiritsis@gov.ns.ca
Isobel Leslie
Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
902-530-4104
ileslie@lclc.ca
Infrastructure Canada
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