August 6, 2015
Manitoba Government Upgrading More Winnipeg Community Facilities
– – –Community Centres Vital Part of Building Strong Communities: Minister Caldwell
The provincial government is investing more to improve public and not-for-profit community facilities including rehabilitating, upgrading and expanding many of Winnipeg’s popular recreation options and creating more green spaces for local families, Municipal Government Minister Drew Caldwell announced today.
“The Winnipeg Community Infrastructure Program is providing long-term recreational and wellness benefits for Winnipeg’s communities,” said Minister Caldwell. “These investments make a real difference in the lives of families by providing modern, up-to-date recreational resources.”
As part of the more than $1 million announced today toward 48 new projects, the province announced major upgrades for the St. Vital Curling Club toward renovations including painting and parking lot repair.
“The St. Vital Curling Club started in this neighbourhood over 80 years ago and has now grown to over 1,000 users on a weekly basis,” said Minister Caldwell. “It’s venues like this that are important to the fabric of the community, as they bring local families together to share, socialize and take part in physical activity. This program is assisting in providing accessible and safe recreation facilities to all of Winnipeg.”
The third application intake for the Winnipeg Community Infrastructure Program began on May 11, making grants available for projects that will provide long-term recreational and wellness benefits to communities. A total of 48 projects were approved for funding in the third application intake which involve rehabilitation, improvement or expansion of existing community assets such as athletic facilities, community centres, parks and cultural facilities.
The minister noted, since the $7.5‑million, three-year program launched in 2013, the province has committed funding towards 195 projects to upgrade community centres, parks, trails, bike paths, arenas and gyms in Winnipeg.
For more information about the Winnipeg Community Infrastructure Program (WCIP), go to www.gov.mb.ca/ia/wcip/index.html.
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Background Information - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2015/08/RLS-WCIP_St._Vital_Curling_Club_BG-MG.doc