Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Edmonton's Community Infrastructure
(firmenpresse) - EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/12/13 -- Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, together with James Rajotte, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Leduc, announced support for six community infrastructure projects under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"Our Government is pleased today to announce support for so many excellent projects in Edmonton," said Minister Yelich. "Families and communities across the city will benefit from these initiatives, which will also boost economic activity, as well as leave a lasting legacy of modernized community facilities for future generations."
The Harper Government's investment of more than $210,000 will support improvements to six recreational facilities in Edmonton. These projects include upgrades to the Thistle Curling Club, Pleasantview Community League, Edmonton Ski Club, Alberta Avenue Community League, Fort Edmonton Park and the Edmonton Radial Railway Society. These investments will rehabilitate and improve existing community infrastructure in various communities throughout the city.
"I am proud to see Edmonton benefit from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund," said MP Rajotte. "By improving facilities such as these, we are maintaining a high quality of life for residents, and supporting the prosperity of the communities for years to come."
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating small- and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
to news releases and keep up-to-date on the latest from WD.
Follow us on Twitter at
A stronger West. A stronger Canada.
IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN ANY PRINTED VERSION AND THE ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS NEWS RELEASE, THE ELECTRONIC VERSION WILL PREVAIL.
BACKGROUNDER
Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Harper Government has committed to supporting communities and creating jobs through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities over the next two years. The Fund is being delivered by the regional development agencies across Canada. In Western Canada, Western Economic Diversification is delivering over $46 million towards eligible projects.
Six CIIF projects are set to take place in Edmonton, with funding allocated as follows:
More information on the delivery of the Fund in each region is available by contacting each regional development agency. In Western Canada, please visit for further details.
Contacts:
Jerra Kosick
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
613-954-8097
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at
Themen in dieser Pressemitteilung:
Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Datum: 12.03.2013 - 16:00 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 1206187
Anzahl Zeichen: 0
contact information:
Contact person:
Town:
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Phone:
Kategorie:
Government & Administration
Anmerkungen:
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 108 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Edmonton's Community Infrastructure
"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Western Economic Diversification Canada (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
