Investing in recreational infrastructure helps communities come together and stay active.

“Bridgetown is a community with a long and proud sporting history. I am pleased to see this important recreational project move forward, providing residents with more options to stay active and healthy. The Government of Canada recognizes that strategic investments in public infrastructure—including funding for sports and recreation projects like this one—create growth for the middle class, and ensure that our communities remain among the best places to live, work and raise a family.”

Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“We are proud of our sporting heritage in Bridgetown and the southwest region. Investing in top-quality infrastructure will help ensure youth and families continue to have opportunities to be active – recreationally and competitively – for generations to come. Support for healthier communities makes our province stronger, both socially and economically.

The Honourable Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia and MLA for Annapolis

"The proposal to situate a regional track facility in Annapolis County is a visionary effort to capitalize on and enhance an existing community strength.

The Bridgetown community has always punched well above its weight in athletics. This development will provide another reason for Atlantic Canadians to visit, while providing new opportunities in active living for local youth. Studies on similar facilities in other communities demonstrate the enormous benefit they can provide both for the local economy and for local health and athletics.

As Warden of the County of Annapolis, I'd like to thank the federal and provincial governments for responding to our community needs."

Warden Timothy Habinski (Councilor for District 7) on behalf of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis

• Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• $25.3 billion of this funding will support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.

• These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas:

  • Skilled workforce/Immigration;
  • Innovation;
  • Clean growth and climate change;
  • Trade and investment;
  • Infrastructure.

Associated links

• Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
• Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia
• Atlantic Growth Strategy

Ann-Clara Vaillancourt
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-697-3778
ann-clara.vaillancourt@canada.ca

Krista Higdon
Communications Advisor
Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
902-220-6619
Krista.higdon@novascotia.ca

John Ferguson
Chief Administrative Officer
902-532-3130
JFerguson@annapoliscounty.ca

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