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4 Pad Arena Funding
Health Promotion and Protection
November 17, 2009 8:35 AM
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Halifax Regional Municipality residents are closer to enjoying a new four-rink arena in their community.
The province confirmed today, Nov. 17, a $2-million commitment to fund the four-pad arena in Bedford, on the Hammonds Plains road. It is scheduled to be completed in 2010.
"I am pleased the province is able to contribute to this new facility," said Maureen MacDonald, Minister of Health Promotion and Protection. "The arena will provide more opportunities for local residents to live healthier and more active lives."
Halifax Regional Municipality requested funding from the province to help pay for the $42-million complex.
The Department of Health Promotion and Protection will provide the funding from its Building Facilities Infrastructure Together (B-FIT) program. The program, launched in 2007, provides funds to replace, and upgrade recreation facilities in Nova Scotia. Under B-FIT, the province has committed more than $63 million to 36 major infrastructure projects, generating more than $200 million worth of construction.
News Release
September 18, 2009
Kelly Regan, MLA
Bedford-Birch Cove
REGAN’S RESOLUTION ON BEDFORD QUADPLEX PASSES WITH NDP SUPPORT
(Halifax, NS) Liberal MLA for Bedford-Birch Cove Kelly Regan introduced a resolution in the House of Assembly today that urged the NDP government to make a decision on funding the four rink complex in Bedford.
“This rink complex is important to not only the people of Bedford, but for the entire Halifax Regional Municipality and the surrounding communities as well,” says Regan. “This project will spur economic development in the region while promoting healthy living and attracting tourism opportunities.”
The future of the four rink complex was in jeopardy after the federal Conservative government refused to fund its share of the project. HRM has committed to seeing the project through and has pledged to cover the federal portion of funding.
Regan’s resolution requested that the provincial NDP government announce their intentions for the project immediately and work to persuade the Harper government to reconsider their decision.
The resolution passed unanimously in the legislature - a symbolic endorsement of the rink complex by the provincial government.
“By passing the resolution, this government confirmed its support of the Bedford quadplex,” stated Regan. “Our community is looking forward to the announcement.”
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For further information, contact
Kyley Harris
(902) 223-2387
More facilities needed in Bedford-Birch Cove | The Weekly News | August 6, 2009
Corbett: 'Get this thing funded' | The Herald | July 10, 2009
MCNEIL: FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HRM ARENA MUST BE DELIVERED | July 9, 2009
N.S. Liberals announce shadow cabinet | The Herald | June 30, 2009
Ignatieff lends some star power to McNeil in Dartmouth | The Metro Halifax | May 25, 2009
Exclusive interview with Liberal candidate Kelly Regan The Bedford Beacon.com | May 23, 2009
Rink complex road underway | The Community Herald | May 4, 2009
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