June 26, 2009
DEVOLIN AND JOHNSON ANNOUNCE $1.98 MILLION FOR THE LINDSAY RECREATION COMPLEX
LINDSAY: Local MP Barry Devolin and MPP Rick Johnson today announced a joint federal and provincial investment of $1.98 million to upgrade the Lindsay Recreation Complex, under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario) and Recreation Ontario (Ontario REC).
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario’s Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable George Smitherman, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, announced today the governments will spend more than $380 million towards 758 projects, fully subscribing the program just one month after it was launched.
These programs were designed to provide a timely, targeted stimulus to the economy through investments that will spur construction activity related to existing recreational infrastructure. Beyond economic stimulus and job creation, renewing, rehabilitating and modernizing our recreational infrastructure has the additional benefit of encouraging higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building.
The Lindsay Recreational Complex is one of the leading public facilities of its kind in our region, offering a wide variety of activities and programs to residents of Lindsay and surrounding communities, regardless of age or ability," said Barry Devolin, MP. "This project is part of a 20-year extensive plan to revitalize this facility ensuring that the future Olympic swimmers, skaters and hockey players of Kawartha Lakes will continue to benefit from this facility for generations to come."
“This funding is great news for our community. Participation in sport, physical activity and recreation provide so many benefits – to our physical, economic and social well-being.,” said Rick Johnson, MPP.
“Improving our soccer pitches, hockey rinks, baseball fields, community centres, swimming pools and local parks are all projects that not only bring together our communities, but also create jobs and boost local economies,” said Minister Goodyear. “Thanks to these investments, municipalities, not-for-profits and First Nations will be able to offer improved services for their residents to encourage active, healthy lifestyles.”
“Recreational facilities are a vital part of Ontario’s fabric, and enrich our lives and our children’s lives in many ways,” said Minister Dombrowsky. “Our government is committed to supporting these public spaces so that they may be enjoyed for generations to come.”
Projects were selected on the basis of construction readiness and community merit.
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Jamie Schmale, Executive Assistant
Office of Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-2400
Mary Anna Zakula, Executive Assistant
Office of Rick Johnson, MPP
(705) 324-6654
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