Sportplex arena users will benefit from major renovations
July 29, 2015 - Neguac, N.B. - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Neguac Sportplex Arena will be improved thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by Tilly O'Neill Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). Lisa Harris, MLA for Miramichi Bay – Neguac, on behalf of Victor Boudreau, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, was also on hand to announce funding from the Province of New Brunswick.
The Government of Canada has approved a contribution of $35,199 to improve the Neguac Sportplex Arena, while the Province of New Brunswick and the Village of Neguac are each investing $34,999. The federal funding is part of the up to $16.6 million in funding allocated for projects in Atlantic Canada under CIP 150, announced earlier this year by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Improvements to the Sportplex involve updates to the shower rooms, installation of new water pumps, renovations to various areas of the building including painting, replacing original lighting with energy efficient LEDs, new doors and linking the facility to the municipal septic system.
The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is providing up to $150 million over two years to support projects that rehabilitate, renovate and expand existing public infrastructure for communities. It is part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. The program is expected to boost economic activity through infrastructure investments, build community-based partnerships and modernize existing community facilities.
In Atlantic Canada, CIP 150 is administered through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Quick Facts:
- The Sportplex arena is home to the Neguac Giant Pumpkin Provincial Festival, which attracts a crowd of approximately 1,500 spectators from around the province and beyond on the last Sunday of September each year.
- The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity in communities across Canada.
- Infrastructure investments are a proven, effective means of boosting economic activity and enhancing the quality of life for Canadian families.
- Projects that will be supported by the program will be chosen based on assessment criteria including construction-readiness and public benefit, the extent to which funding is leveraged from other sources and linkages to Canada 150.
- Total federal government funding will be a maximum of 50 per cent of the total eligible costs for projects in Atlantic Canada.
- The Government of Canada’s contributions are contingent on the execution of contribution agreements with recipients.
- Selected projects are expected to be completed by March 31, 2018.
Quotes:
“The 150th anniversary of Confederation is a time to celebrate the places across this great country that unite and connect us – the parks, the trails, the cultural and community centres and more. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will have a lasting impact in Atlantic Canada and will ensure residents, such as those here in Neguac, have access to improved community spaces.
- Tilly O'Neill Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“This important project brings all three levels of government together to invest in strategic infrastructure, create jobs and provide local residents and visitors with an even better facility for recreational activities. These upgrades provide new infrastructure for sports and recreation in the community, while also enhancing quality of life for families and youth.”
- Lisa Harris, MLA for Miramichi Bay – Neguac, on behalf of Victor Boudreau, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
“The users of the Sportplex Inc. arena will benefit from major renovations at the arena, which will be more functional and welcoming and will encourage citizens from the region to come and practice a sport to help them stay healthy longer.”
- Georges R. Savoie, Mayor, Village of Neguac
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Lisa Gautreau
Acting Senior Communications Officer
ACOA New Brunswick
506-471-1565
Bruce MacFarlane
Communications
Regional Development Corporation
506-444-4583
Daniel Hachey
General Director
Neguac Sportplex Arena
506-776-3950
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