Project List for RInC (Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program)Funding Applications
Funded Projects
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Project |
Total Project Cost $ |
Description |
Backgrounder
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Bedford Lions Pool Expansion/Upgrades |
$480,000 |
Renovations and improvements needed to address significant safety and accessibility issues. |
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Wanderer's Grounds Field House - Rehabilitation Project |
$900,000 |
Rehabilitation and restoration of the dry canteen building. |
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Sport Court Upgrades |
$750,000 |
Upgrade 21 multi-use sport courts in 13 locations. |
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| 4 |
Centennial Pool |
$3,000,000 |
Renovations to ensure the facility remains accessible and is able to train developmental to high performance aquatic athletes. |
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Dartmouth Sportsplex |
$960,000 |
Energy efficiency upgrades and renovations to extend the "life" of the building and reduce operational costs. |
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Portland Hills Trail |
$600,000 |
Will improve, year-round, trail connections from residential areas to transit, shopping, and schools. |
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On Sunday, February 21, 2010 the Honourable Peter MacKay and Councillor Gloria McCluskey announced an additional investment of $620,000 to support energy efficiency upgrades for the Dartmouth Sportsplex and improvements for the Portland Hills trail.
News Release (February 21, 2010) - Government of Canada Invests in Halifax Regional Municipality’s Recreational Infrastructure
Chronicle Herald - February 22, 2010 - MacKay drops $1.6 million for five rec projects
Metro - February 22, 1010 - Federal funds provide boost for local recreation
On Monday, December 14, 2009 the Honourable Peter MacKay and Mayor Peter Kelly announced an investment of $710,000 to support a series of upgrades to recreational facilities in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
 
News Release (December 14, 2009) - Government of Canada Invests in Halifax Regional Municipality's Recreational Infrastructure
News Release (August 16, 2009) - Federal Government Invests $4.6 Million in Nova Scotia Under Canada's Economic Action Plan
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