Government of Canada Supporting Community Infrastructure in Atlantic Canada
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - Saulnierville, N.S. - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Saulnierville Legion, which also serves as a community centre for Clare, will be improved thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).
The Government of Canada has approved a contribution of $48,386 to allow the Municipality of the District of Clare to undertake infrastructure upgrades to the community centre. 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. This project will provide crucial interior and exterior renovations and the purchase of new equipment to ensure Clare’s venue of choice can continue to host its more than 230 events per year.
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 Municipality of the District of Clare has just over 8,300 residents.
- 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 Saulnierville have access to improved community spaces.
- Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“The Clare Community Centre in Saulnierville is an important fixture in our community and has been an enduring demonstration of Canada’s legacy housing Branch 52 of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 40 years.
This project will allow for the enhancement of this valuable piece of community infrastructure through renovations and repairs that will assist in it continuing to being viewed with great pride by the community as a remarkably versatile and popular facility”
- Ronnie LeBlanc, Warden, Municipality of the District of Clare
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Alex Smith
Director, Communications and Outreach,
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
E-mail : Alex.Smith@canada.ca
Ronnie LeBlanc
Warden, Municipality of Clare
902-769-8006
E-mail : rleblanc@muncipality.clare.ns.ca
