Canada invests in Saskatchewan's recreational infrastructure

Published: 11-Mar-2010

Western Economic Diversification Canada has announced an estimated CAD15.8 million ($15.3 million) under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program for projects in communities across Saskatchewan.

In Saskatchewan 149 projects with a total value of an estimated CAD59 million ($57 million) were approved for funding under RInC, as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. This included federal contributions of an estimated $15.8 million, with the balance of project funds provided by provincial government, municipal governments and local organizations.

Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, said, “Hockey rinks, swimming pools, and soccer fields bring together our families and our communities. Work is underway, jobs are being created, and our Government’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada program is benefiting all of Saskatchewan.”

The RInC program provides funding for projects to upgrade recreational facilities. Arenas, parks, swimming pools, recreational fields and trails are among the types of facility improvement projects funded in Saskatchewan communities. All RInC projects must be completed by March 31, 2011.

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest CAD500 million ($486 million) in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. In total, WD has approved 718 RInC projects that will use all of the funding available in the West. These projects are helping provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.

Tell your friend about this article