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July 3, 2009
DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $49,500 FOR RECERATIONAL UPGRADES IN GALWAY-CAVENDISH-HARVEY
BUCKHORN: Local MP Barry Devolin and MPP Rick Johnson today announced a joint federal and provincial investment of $99,000 to upgrade the Cavendish baseball diamond. The funding was approved 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 last Friday 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.
“Our government is proud to support recreational infrastructure, and encourage residents of Ontario to achieve higher levels of participation in physical activity.” said Devolin. “Investments in these projects stimulate the economy, enhance local facilities and services and foster vibrant, dynamic communities.”
“I’m always pleased to announce funding for recreation,” said Johnson. “Participation in sport provides so many benefits to our residents, including their physical, economic and social well-being.”
“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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Barry Devolin, MP (705) 324-2400
Rick Johnson, MPP (705) 324-6654
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