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May 26, 2008 $4.5 MILLION FROM COMMUNITY PLACES HELPS BUILD NEIGHBOURHOOD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSThe Community Places Program will help 291 Manitoba not-for-profit groups improve or create safe recreational, wellness and cultural facilities this year with $4.5 million in grants announced today by Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Minister Eric Robinson.
“This year we have responded to the needs of Manitobans and committed 50 per cent more funding to build Manitoba’s recreation and wellness infrastructure with Community Places grants,” said Robinson. “By helping local groups and municipalities improve facilities, we are ensuring Manitobans can enjoy community events and recreation in their neighbourhoods.”
In 2008-09, the $4.5 million in provincial support will result in over $69 million in community-based construction projects to upgrade existing facilities or create new ones. The funding increase is part of an overall commitment made in the throne speech last fall to double funding for recreation facilities throughout Manitoba.
This year’s projects include museums, playgrounds, multi-use and recreation facilities, child-care centres, community halls and seniors’ facilities. The projects involve critical repairs, roof replacement, fresh air ventilation, fire safety upgrades, energy-efficiency improvements and disability access upgrades.
Eligible projects receive up to 50 per cent of the first $15,000 of total project cost and up to one-third of any costs over that amount, to a maximum of $50,000. Non-profit organizations can apply for assistance for both facility development and improvement projects.
Rural and urban community groups will start work on a diverse range of projects assisted by Community Places such as:
· $2,500 to the Holland Emmanuel Friends for critical repair to install structural supports and roof drainage to their 114-year-old heritage building,
· $6,000 to Le Club Jolys to replace the shingle roof and windows at its senior activity centre in
St-Pierre-Jolys, · $50,000 to the Peguis Multiplex to construct the first phase of a recreation multiplex,
· $25,000 to the Carrot Valley Community Centre to install a geothermal heating and cooling system into its community hall in The Pas,
· $13,316 to the Roblin Life and Art Centre for facility upgrades to its 100-year-old heritage facility,
· $3,000 to the Glenboro Children’s Learning Centre to construct a natural playground,
· $34,979 to the East Winnipeg Sports Association to construct activity area fencing and a concession and picnic enclosure, and
· $35,000 to the India School of Dance, Music and Theatre to renovate its new location in Winnipeg.
A complete project list is available at www.manitoba.mb.ca/chc/grants/cpp.html.
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