Government of Canada Supporting Community Infrastructure in Atlantic Canada
July 24, 2015 – Fredericton, N.B. – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Capital Winter Club will be improved, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).
The Government of Canada has approved a contribution of $26,048 to install a modern and efficient evaporator condenser, which is a critical component of the Club’s refrigeration system. This 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. The specialized equipment will help extend the curling season and improve the facility for all users.
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 Capital Winter Club was established in 1961 and has a long tradition of curling excellence. The club has produced four Canadian champions as well as numerous provincial champions.
- 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 Fredericton, have access to improved community spaces.”
- The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
"On behalf of the membership of the Capital Winter Club I would like to thank the Government of Canada through ACOA for the approval of this much needed funding. The replacement of the existing evaporative condenser will benefit the 500 plus curlers of the CWC for many years to come. It will help us improve and maintain ice quality which is paramount for a curling club to be sustainable in the long term."
- Wayne Tallon, President, Capital Winter Club
Associated Links:
www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/CIP150
http://canada.pch.gc.ca/canada150
http://capitalwinterclub.com/
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
Wayne Tallon
President
Capital Winter Club
506-460-2232
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