Edmonton, Alberta – The Jasper Place Curling Club is moving forward with upgrades to its facility thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“I’m pleased to announce our Government’s support for this project which will improve the Club’s accessibility and energy efficiency, while creating immediate jobs for local workers,” said Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
Renovations to the Jasper Place Curling Club will occur in two phases. Phase one entails replacing existing washrooms with a barrier-free design and installing a wheelchair lift to the viewing area to increase accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility. Phase two involves installing insulation and vapour barriers, as well as upgrading the viewing area’s plumbing and electrical systems in an effort to render the facility more energy efficient.
Federal funding of $263,200 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“A barrier-free design for the Jasper Place Curling Club has been part of our long term plan for 10 years and the financial assistance from the RInC program has made that a reality,” said Cathy Craig, General Manager of the Jasper Place Curling Club. “The barrier-free reality allowed us to host the 2010 Provincial Wheelchair championships, and we have just received the news that we will host the 2011 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship.”
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has approved 718 RInC projects that will use all of the funding available in the West. These projects are helping to 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.
Visit the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in the West, or Canada’s Economic Action Plan for more information