Halifax Regional Municipality Residents to Benefit from Dartmouth Sportsplex Revitalization
News Release
$250,000 from the Government of Canada will assist with improvements to enhance user experience
November 16, 2017 – Dartmouth, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
All Canadians deserve to live in inclusive and vibrant communities where they can connect with their friends and neighbours. For 35 years, Dartmouth Sportsplex, has provided residents and visitors with a place to skate, to swim and to socialize. Now it is time for an overhaul of the municipally-owned recreation centre so it can continue to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community for many years to come.
To this end, Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth – Cole Harbour, today announced an investment of $250,000 in Halifax Regional Municipality. The funds will enable the installation of exterior signage and outdoor public art, as well as improvements to the parking lot and landscaping. The work is part of a larger $23 million project that will add new recreation amenities and services and make the 130,000 square foot facility more welcoming, energy efficient and accessible.
Today’s announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), a $300‑million fund that was established to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday through investments in the community spaces that bring Canadians together. Of that amount, up to $33.2 million is being invested in Atlantic Canada.
Quotes
“This investment is a community-building project to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. And there’s no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. That’s how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“For 35 years, Dartmouth Sportsplex has been an important neighbourhood hub providing opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy recreational, social and cultural activities. I am pleased that the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is enabling the Government of Canada to support the Dartmouth Sportsplex renovations to ensure that residents and visitors can continue to reap the benefits of this important community facility.”
- Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
Quick Facts
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CIP 150 is designed to leave a lasting legacy by supporting the rehabilitation or improvement of existing community infrastructure assets and facilities across the country that promote community and cultural benefits for the public.
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Infrastructure investments are a proven, effective means of boosting economic activity and enhancing the quality of life for Canadian families.
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Projects supported by the program are 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.
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Contacts
Karl W. Sasseville
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
343-291-2500
Lori Selig
Manager, Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-266-7477 (cell)
lori.selig@canada.ca
Max Chauvin
General Manager, Dartmouth Sportsplex
902-240-7272 (cell)
902-464-2600, ext. 304
chauvim@halifax.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca
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