Recreation Facility Funding for Valley

NOTE: A list of grants in the Valley region announced by Leo Glavine follows this release.

Building a splash pad where children and families can play and cool off on hot days is one of nine projects in the Valley announced today, July 7, by Health and Wellness Minister Leo Galvine.

The projects will receive grants totaling $195,000 through the Recreation Facility Development Program to help Nova Scotians lead healthy, active lifestyles. Five other projects in the Valley, receiving grants totaling $82,000, were also announced today.

"It's important to invest in sport and recreation facilities for Nova Scotians to lead healthy lifestyles," said Mr. Glavine. "With nearly $2 million for 67 projects across the province, Nova Scotians of all ages can get active and have fun using new and upgraded facilities like this splash pad."

The Town of Middleton is getting $25,000 to build the splash pad.

"This facility will be a fun, safe public area for families and visitors to cool off on hot, humid summer days," said Middleton Mayor Calvin Eddy. "It's entertainment and exercise for the kids during the summer break, and Middleton Town Council is pleased to be able to add this facility to the park that provides so much enjoyment for people in this area."

The grants help community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation. Examples include renovations to buildings, developing and maintaining walking trails, and building and upgrading fields for sport and recreation.

The grants support Thrive!, the province's plan for a healthier Nova Scotia. The plan aims to create supportive environments for healthy eating and physical activity. Learn more at http://thrive.novascotia.ca .

Following is a list of Valley region grants announced by Minister Glavine:

• Town of Middleton, outdoor splash pad, $25,000
• Town of Berwick, trail resurfacing, $7,000
• Lawrencetown Exhibition Youth Arena, upgrades, $35,000
• Clementsvale and District Recreation Commission, community park development, $25,000
• Town of Kentville, developing new trail, $20,000
• Valley Bulldogs Football Association, field upgrades, $25,000
• West Hants Municipality, upgrading playground at Eldridge Road Recreation Site and Falmouth Mini Park, $18,000
• Gordon Hughes Tennis Club in Windsor, upgrading facility and courts, $25,000
• Town of Windsor, Zamboni, $15,000