Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in more accessible recreation and transit infrastructure in the Counties of Hastings, Lennox and Addington
Backgrounder
Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support six community, culture and recreation projects and one public transit project in Hastings County, Ontario.
The Government of Canada is investing over $2.6 million towards these projects through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) and the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Ontario is providing over $2.2 million. Recipient funding will amount to over $1.6 million.
Project Information:
Recipient |
Project Name |
Funding Stream |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Recipient Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Town of Deseronto |
Purchase of Transit Buses, 2 Shelters and Security Technology |
PTIS |
The purchase of two accessible transit buses and one specialized accessible transit van. Two new bus shelters will be installed as well as video surveillance cameras and sensor equipment, improving passenger safety and comfort. |
$154,131 |
$128,429 |
$102,767 |
Town of Deseronto |
Rehabilitation and Renovation of a Community Centre |
CCRIS |
Improvements to the Deseronto Community Centre include repairing the roof, HVAC system, and the north wall of the facility. Additionally, the project includes the creation of an outdoor sports pad for multi-use recreation, the addition of a barrier-free entrance, and renovations to the canteen and spectator seating to improve accessibility. |
$269,220 |
$224,126 |
$179,704 |
Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance |
Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance - Trail Network Revitalization |
CCRIS |
The rehabilitation and repair of 21 bridge structures along the Hastings Heritage Trail and reconditioning of various sections of the 550 kilometre trail network. Reconditioning of the trails will include resurfacing, and grading modifications. Structure repairs will include the rehabilitation of various bridge decks and pedestrian barriers. |
$1,242,000 |
$1,034,897 |
$828,104 |
Municipality of Centre Hastings |
Moira Lake Trail Bridge |
CCRIS |
The project includes the removal of the existing Timber Trestle bridge and replacement with a new Bailey style structure supported by new abutments and approaches on either side. Once completed, access will be restored for the more than 5,500 users of this recreational trail which connects multiple communities. |
$397,900 |
$331,550 |
$132,700 |
Municipality of Marmora and Lake |
Upgrades to Legion Park Softball Diamond |
CCRIS |
Upgrades to the Legion Park Softball diamond include replacing the existing halogen stadium lights with brighter, energy efficient LED lights. A new electrical panel with a timed lighting system will improve public safety and encourage more use of the facility in the evenings. Backstop fencing behind and above home plate will be removed and replaced, ensuring continued public safety during sporting events. |
$16,057 |
$13,379 |
$10,706 |
Township of Stone Mills |
Stone Mills Recreation Centre |
CCRIS |
Upgrades to the Stone Mills Recreation Centre include replacing the existing arena floor with a new concrete slab and in-floor refrigeration piping. The project also includes the construction of new rink boards and alterations to the Ice Resurfacer entrance. |
$400,000 |
$333,300 |
$266,700 |
Kiwanis Club of Tweed |
Tweed Kiwanis Memorial Park Accessible Playground Rehabilitation |
CCRIS |
Upgrades to the Kiwanis Memorial Park playground project will make it more accessible and barrier-free for all users. New features of the park include a rubber surface which will enable wheelchair access, as well as accessible equipment such as zip lines, swings, gliders and spinners. |
$169,581 |
$141,176 |
$113,195 |
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