Backgrounder: Communities in Western PEI will benefit from expanded infrastructure and accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests $1,125,650 in nine community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| INNOVATIVE COMMUNITIES FUND (ICF) | PROVINCE | |||
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT | TOTAL |
| Rural Municipality of Tyne Valley | Develop outdoor activity centre and trail head. | $374,182 (Non-repayable) |
Kristina Ellis Chief Administrative Officer (902) 831-2928 rmoftynevalley@gmail.com |
$100,000 |
| CANADA COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FUND (CCRF) | PROVINCE | |||
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT | TOTAL |
| Town of O’Leary | Revitalize the Centennial Park area including accessible structures. | $198,011 (Non-repayable) |
Andrew Avery Director of Recreation (902) 859-1464 olearyrecreationoffice@gmail.com |
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| Lennox Island First Nation | Construct an outdoor, natural playground and learning space. | $162,327 (Non-repayable) |
Kristin Lewis Fisheries Operations Manager (902) 831-2168 kristin.lewis@lennoxisland.com |
$50,000 |
| O’Leary Community Sports Centre | Upgrade facility roof and parking area for accessibility. | $157,608 (Non-repayable) |
David Harris President (902) 853-5671 davidlharris1962@gmail.com |
$37,823 |
| Town of Alberton | Support upgrades to community park spaces | $103,966 (Non-repayable) |
Donna Thomson Chief Administrative Officer (902) 853-2720 donna@townofalberton.ca |
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| Northport Development Inc. | Support upgrades to Northport Pier tourism infrastructure. | $46,326 (Non-repayable) |
Paula Foley Board Member (902) 853-5757 paulafoley902@gmail.com |
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| Community Inclusions Ltd. | Renovate the Community Inclusion building. | $37,500 (Non-repayable) |
Kevin Porter Executive Director (902) 726-3144 kevinporter@eastlink.ca |
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| Northam Community Centre Committee Inc. | Support upgrades to the Northam Community Centre. | $34,000 (Non-repayable) |
Barb Ramsay-DesRoches Chairperson (902) 303-1231 ramsaydesroches@hotmail.com |
$27,480 |
| Elmsdale Community Centre Inc. | Support community centre upgrade. | $11,730 (Non-repayable) |
Jerry Blanchard Facilities Manager (902) 856-0009 |
$2,410 |
| TOTAL | $1,125,650 | $217,713 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Mike Critchley
Senior Communications Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Michael.Critchley@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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