STELLARTON, NS, July 17,
2024 /CNW/ - Stellarton Memorial Rink is getting
an overhaul after an investment of $6
million from the federal government.
Minister Sean Fraser and Darren
Stroud, President of the Stellarton Memorial Community
Centre Association, announced the funding for this
project that will turn the former arena into a green,
multi-purpose, indoor recreation facility.
The project will revitalize and repurpose the former Stellarton
Memorial Rink to make room to host a multitude of community events
and will include an indoor walking track as well as new volleyball,
basketball and pickleball courts. The facility will be renamed the
Stellarton Memorial Community Centre in continued tribute to our
fallen war veterans and will feature a removable stage for
performances, modernized locker rooms, and retractable
bleachers.
This federal government investment was made through the Green
and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) and will ensure Stellarton
Memorial Community Centre is accessible and energy efficient.
Upgrades to the building include improved insulation and mechanical
systems to allow for four season operation for indoor sports and
recreation. The building will also be made fully accessible with
upgraded entrance ways and washrooms.
Quotes
"Our government is committed to creating a greener and more
inclusive future for all Canadians. The Stellarton Memorial
Community Centre will provide multipurpose community space for all
ages and abilities, while reducing its carbon footprint."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"The Stellarton Memorial Rink has been part of our community for
more than 75 years, playing an important role in the lives of many
families and visitors to Stellarton. That's why the provincial
government has invested in revitalising and repurposing the rink so
the community can continue to use it for a variety of
activities."
The Honourable Pat Dunn, Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Pictou Centre
"We are thrilled and honoured with the investments placed by
both Federal and Provincial governments in the Stellarton Memorial
Community Centre project. This financial support will help to
ensure this facility continues to honour our veterans while serving
our community in a most inclusive and efficient manner for
generations to come."
Darren Stroud, President of
the Stellarton Memorial Community Centre Association
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $6
million in this project through the Green and Inclusive
Community Buildings (GICB) program. The Government of Nova Scotia has previously announced a
contribution of $2 million to this
project.
- These enhancements are expected to reduce the facility's energy
consumption by an estimated 101% and greenhouse gas emissions by
298 tonnes annually.
- The GICB program was created in support of Canada's Strengthened Climate Plan: A Healthy
Environment and a Healthy Economy. It is supporting the Plan's
first pillar by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing
energy efficiency, and helping develop higher resilience to climate
change.
- The program launched in 2021 with an initial investment of
$1.5 billion over five years towards
green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades.
- Budget 2024 announced an additional $500
million to support more projects through GICB until
2029.
- At least 10% of funding is allocated to projects serving First
Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, including Indigenous
populations in urban centres.
- The funding announced today builds on the federal government's
work through the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create well-paying
jobs and strengthen local economies.
- Federal funding is conditional on the signing of the
contribution agreement.
Associated Links
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-ns-eng.html
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