Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced over $1.6 million in funding for the improvement and renovation of recreation and cultural facilities in five communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
In the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, the Goodyear Avenue Ball Field users will benefit from re-paving the existing parking areas, improving the walking track surface, and installing new backstops and scoreboards at two baseball fields.
Other projects being supported include:
- A new playground for Blanch Brook Park in Stephenville;
- Installation of a new steel dome for the outdoor rink in King’s Point;
- A new chiller system for the stadium in Twillingate; and
- Renovations to the Recreation and Culture Centre in Change Islands.
More information on all five projects can be found in the backgrounder below.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing over $508,000 toward this projects while the Government of Canada is investing more than $509,000 through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The municipalities are providing the remainder of the funding.
Quotes
“Renovating recreational facilities so that they are modern and accessible is a priority for this government. These facilities allow people of all ages and abilities to take part in activities to promote healthy and active lifestyles.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“We all recognize active people lead to stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities. Through a partnership of three levels of government, residents of Change Islands, Grand Falls-Windsor, King’s Point, Stephenville, and Twillingate will certainly have an opportunity to be more active with improved recreation and cultural facilities.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“Investing in cultural and recreational infrastructure is important to growing strong and healthy communities. The improvements being made to these facilities means that Newfoundland and Labrador residents can spend more time connecting, staying active, and having fun in modern and accessible facilities. We are proud to work with our partners to deliver these important projects. They are an example of how Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country and builds stronger communities.”
Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
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BACKGROUNDER
Information on Recreation Infrastructure Projects
Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support five recreation projects in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, including renovating cultural centres and improving playgrounds and sport facilities.
The Government of Canada is investing $509,114 towards these projects through the Community Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $508,961, while municipalities are contributing $664,424 in total eligible costs to these projects.
Project Information:
| Project Name | Location | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Municipal Funding |
| Goodyear Avenue Parking and Ball Field Recreation Upgrades | Grand Falls-Windsor | Upgrades to the Goodyear Avenue ball field and recreation facility, including grading; paving the existing parking lot; improving drainage; paving the walking track around the playground and splashpad; installation of new backstops for two baseball fields; upgrades to existing dugouts and installation of new scoreboards in two fields. The project will support improved access to quality community, culture and recreation infrastructure. | $266,058 | $265,978 | $347,964 |
| Playground Blanch Brook Park | Stephenville | Construction of a new playground to replace the current structure, creating a modern, inclusive playground which will be centrally located and easily accessible to all residents. | $152,580 | $152,534 | $199,551 |
| New Steel Dome | King’s Point | Installation of a new, pre-fabricated steel roof over the outdoor ice rink, allowing a greater number of residents to participate in more activities and events taking place at the rink. | $50,725 | $50,710 | $66,341 |
| New Chiller for Twillingate Stadium | Twillingate | Replacement of the chiller system in the stadium, ensuring the stadium can continue to provide recreation, entertainment and cultural opportunities for people in the region. | $24,353 | $24,345 | $30,430 |
| Recreation and Cultural Centre Upgrades | Change Islands | Renovation of the Recreation and Culture Centre, including new windows, doors and siding; repairs to the skirt of the building, improving the current state of the building and ensuring its operations for the coming years. | $15,398 | $15,394 | $20,138 |