Ontario Construction News staff writer
Four community recreation infrastructure projects in the County of Frontenac will share almost $2 million from the federal and provincial governments.
In the Township of Frontenac Islands, upgrades to the Patrick Norris Community Park will provide additional recreational activities and accessible playground equipment for island residents.
Improvements to the park also include the installation of tennis courts with the capacity to accommodate other sports, the construction of a pavilion for musical and cultural events, as well as the installation of a score board for the ball diamond, fencing around the park and an accessible washroom.
Across the County of Frontenac, residents will also see improvements to the Frontenac K&P Trail, the Community Arena in South Frontenac, as well as renovations to the Snow Road Community Hall in North Frontenac.
Once completed, these projects will provide residents across the county with greater access to recreational facilities for families, youth of all ages, including persons with disabilities.
“Funding for these four projects across Frontenac County represents a valuable investment by the governments of Canada and Ontario in the communities of people who live here. The funds will also help further grow and stimulate tourism in the region,” said Frontenac County Warden Ron Vandewal.
Over the next 10 years, Ontario is investing approximately $320 million across the province, and the federal government is investing approximately $407 million in Ontario under the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
This stream supports the construction of new facilities and upgrades to existing facilities that improve community infrastructure (e.g. community centres, libraries), recreational venues (e.g. arenas, recreational spaces) and cultural spaces (e.g. theatres, museums).
“Recreational spaces are at the heart of communities where people want to live, work and raise a family. Today’s investment in these four projects across the County of Frontenac will ensure residents continue to have access to modern and accessible facilities for many years to come. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities,” said Kingston MP Mark Gerretsen.
The investment in the Township of Frontenac Islands will ensure the rural community can better utilize the existing grounds with a multi-use community hub.