Government of Canada invests in Mill Woods’ 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. $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 combined investment of $433,900 was announced today for four recreational and cultural projects in Mill Woods in Edmonton.
| Project Proponent | Project Description | Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Bisset Parent Association and the City of Edmonton | Upgrade the Bisset Park playground in Edmonton | $238,450 |
| John Paul I, School Advisory Council Assn., ECSD & ECSD No.7 | Replace basketball court and landscaping at the John Paul I Park in Edmonton | $76,248 |
| Ridgewood Community League | Construct patio area at the Ridgewood Community League in Edmonton | $43,132 |
| St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church of Edmonton | Upgrade recreational facilities at St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church of Edmonton | $76,070 |
Additional Links
- News Release: Government of Canada Invests over $430K in Improvements to Mill Woods' Community Infrastructure
- Government of Canada Announces Support for Community Infrastructure in Alberta
- Backgrounder: The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017
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