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October 2, 2009
DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $34,151 FOR THE KINARK OUTDOOR
CENTRE
MINDEN: Local MP Barry Devolin, MPP Rick Johnson today announced a joint federal and provincial investment of $68,302 to upgrade the Kinark Outdoor Centre in Minden under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario) and Recreation Ontario (Ontario REC).
Today’s announcement is one of 758 projects recently announced worth more than $380 million, 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.
The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) brings together quality facilities, leading programmers and a diverse range of activity opportunities to provide people-focused outdoor experiences throughout the calendar year. The KOC has a rich history in residential camping and therapeutic programming and has grown to become the site of choice for more than 150 groups annually.
The KOC features a secluded lake with a sand beach, hiking and ski trails, sports fields, a full service dining lodge, recreation/conference hall, four-season sleeping cabins for
100 and an array of natural features are to be found on the property.
Funding from RInC will be directed toward the installation of solar energy panels to power their recreation/conference hall as well as the construction of challenge course activities for families and children.
“We are pleased to work with our provincial partners to deliver funding that will create jobs and make a difference in the lives of families and children,” said Devolin. “Thanks to this investment, the Kinark Outdoor Centre will be able to offer improved services for their visitors to ensure a more comfortable and safer stay.”
Projects were selected on the basis of construction readiness and community merit.
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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-9436 or (866) 688-9881
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