July 20, 2009
Federal and Provincial Governments Invest in Winnipeg's Recreational Infrastructure
Winnipeg, Manitoba – The East Side Eagles Football Club will be able to move forward with the replacement of its artificial field turf, thanks to funding from the federal and provincial governments.
Today, Premier Gary Doer on behalf of the Province of Manitoba and Joy Smith, Member of Parliament for Kildonan-St.Paul, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification announced funding for renovations that will create jobs in Winnipeg.
“The East Side Eagles Football Club is a staple in East Kildonan,” said Premier Gary Doer. “This facility has played host to National and International tournaments and the investment in this facility today will not only ensure this high level of competition remains in this community, but it will keep physical activity at the forefront for all residents.”
“I’m pleased to announce our Government’s support for the East Side Eagles Football field replacement,” said MP Smith. “Investments such as this will help put Canadians to work, encourage greater participation in physical activity and use of recreational facilities, and ensure that communities across the West have access to the essential infrastructure we need today and in the future.”
The total cost of the project is $568,000. Federal funding of $212,000 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program under Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The Province of Manitoba is contributing $50,000.
Under the project, the East Side Eagles Football Club will replace its current artificial turf. This rehabilitation will improve local recreational facilities for the residents of Winnipeg.
“The East Side Eagles Football Club is thankful for the support we are receiving for our field project,” said Ian Brown, President of the East Side Eagles Football Club. “The benefits of this investment to the amateur sport community in the province, including the 37,000 plus participants that use our facility each year will be seen for years to come.”
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. RInC will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Today’s announcement continues the important steps the Province of Manitoba is taking to support economic growth by investing $1.6 billion this year into infrastructure to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and renew the province’s roads, schools, health facilities, and water treatment facilities.
For more information on the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in the West, please visit: http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/11264.asp.
To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit: www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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