Central Region Receives Recreation Funding

NOTE: A list of investments awarded in the Central region follows this release.

Recreation facilities in the Central region, including Halifax Regional Municipality, will receive $549,000 through 19 grants announced today, June 17, under the Recreation Facility Development Program.

"Government is providing $2.94 million for projects from one end of this province to the other to give all Nova Scotians the opportunity to be fit and get active," said Maureen MacDonald, Minister of Health Promotion and Protection. "Investing in organizations and recreation facilities that help to promote healthy living for Nova Scotians, is the right decision for families in every region of our province."

Under the Recreation Facility Development Program, the grants are used to renovate facilities, develop and maintain walking trails, and build and upgrade various fields and buildings used for sport and recreation.

The program assists community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation.

Ms. MacDonald made the announcement at the Mayflower Curling Club, which received $20,000 for upgrades to make it more accessible for Nova Scotians with physical disabilities.

"The Mayflower Curling Club has a long history with the residents of HRM and the province," said Paul McDonald, past president, Mayflower Curling Club Board. "This grant will allow us to officially open our doors to all people to enjoy the curling experience that the Mayflower has been offering for more than a century."

NOTE: Investments in Central region are:

• Banook Canoe Club: upgrade structural and electrical components at the club, $35,000
• Halifax Atlantic Gymnastics Club: develop gymnastics landing pit, $22,000
• Shatford Home and School Association: trailer connector, $7,000
• Mayflower Curling Club: upgrade facility accessibility, $20,000
• Dalhouse Athletics and Recreation Services: upgrade Dalhousie arena lighting, $35,000
• McIntosh Run Watershed Association: develop McIntosh Run Community Trail Phase II, $20,000
• Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association: re-construct Salt Marsh Trail Phase II, 30,000
• Cole Harbour Parks and Trail Association: develop Bissett Lake Connector Trail, $30,000
• Sackville Heights Community Centre: develop Park, $35,000
• HRM Community Recreation Services: volleyball court at Graham's Grove, $10,000
• River Community Centre Association: re-develop park at Mosher River, $25,000
• Upper Musquodoboit Consolidation: upgrade outdoor court, $10,000
• Ecole LeMarchant St. Thomas School: improve playground,$25,000
• Waverley Amateur Athletic Association: develop Waverly ballfield, $100,000 over two years
• Delaney Drive Park Association: build Delaney Drive Park and playground, $30,000
• Glen Arbour Rate Payers Association: replace Glen Arbor playground, $20,000
• Beaverbank Monarch Elementary School: develop Beaverbank Monarch School playground, $20,000
• Friends of McNabs Island Society: Develop McNabs Island Trail system Phase II, $45,000
• Friends of First Lake Society: upgrade trail, $30,000