Government of Canada Invests in Calgary's Community Infrastructure
Backgrounder
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada's celebration of our country's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to invest in local improvements to communities across the country, starting in 2016-17. A total of $46.2 million was allocated for projects across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is responsible for administering the program in the West.
CIP 150 supports projects seeking to renovate, expand, and improve existing community infrastructure. Priority was given to projects that upgrade recreational facilities, advance a clean growth economy, and have a positive impact on Indigenous communities and peoples.
A Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $2,738,214 was announced today for work on 13 recreational and cultural projects in Calgary.
| Organization | Project | Location | Federal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Public Library Foundation / Calgary Public Library Board | Develop a nature playground at Forest Lawn Library | Calgary, AB | $119,000 |
| Cedarbrae Community League Association | Install lighting at the community centre in Cedarbrae | Calgary, AB | $19,105 |
| Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta | Upgrade and expand the Cerebral Palsy community services centre | Calgary, AB | $74,105 |
| Discovery Ridge Community Association | Upgrade the Discovery Ridge recreation area | Calgary, AB | $65,000 |
| Glendale / Glendale Meadows Community Association | Rehabilitate the Glendale Community Hall | Calgary, AB | $15,750 |
| Huntington Hills Community Association | Renovate the Huntington Hills Community Association recreation facility | Calgary, AB | $500,000 |
| Irish Cultural Society of Calgary | Upgrade the stage lighting in the Irish Cultural Centre | Calgary, AB | $26,154 |
| Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association | Upgrade the community park in Rocky Ridge | Calgary, AB | $325,000 |
| St. Mary's University | Upgrade the fitness centre at St. Mary's University | Calgary, AB | $24,100 |
| The Calgary Westgate Community Association | Refurbish the Westgate Community Centre rink | Calgary, AB | $70,000 |
| The City of Calgary | Renovate Frank McCool Arena | Calgary, AB | $500,000 |
| The City of Calgary | Renovate Village Square Arena | Calgary, AB | $500,000 |
| West Hillhurst Community Association & City of Calgary | Renovate West Hillhurst Arena | Calgary, AB | $500,000 |
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- Government of Canada Announces Support for Community Infrastructure in Alberta
- Backgrounder: The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017
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