The federal and provincial governments have announced joint funding for four community and recreational infrastructure projects in Peterborough County.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $3.3 million toward these projects, with the Government of Ontario providing over $2.8 million through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan.
Local recipients will contribute more than $2.2 million combined toward their respective projects.
“Today’s announcement is an important investment into the future of Peterborough-Kawartha, not just for the city but throughout the county as well,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MP.
“These infrastructure upgrades for recreation and community facilitates will help provide accessible housing in the City of Peterborough and enhance community engagement in Trent Lakes and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen for years to come. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our federal and municipal partners for their collaboration and recognition of the importance of these investments.”
In the City of Peterborough, joint funding will support the renovation of the Mount Community Centre to improve accessibility and operations. Interior work includes upgrading washrooms and installing an elevator to allow clients to move around the facility with greater ease. Exterior renovations include measures to improve storm water management, replacement of sanitary lines, and the addition of new accessible parking spaces.
Other projects will support upgrades and expansions to community and activity centres in two Peterborough County communities and support the improvement of a multi-use trail system to prevent erosion.
“The expansion to the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre will not only benefit residents of the Township, but the six other local municipalities that currently utilize the centre,” said Northumberland-Peterborough South MP David Piccini.
“This investment will help the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre expand its building to offer more services and provide improved access to recreational activities. This expansion will better meet the recreational and social needs of residents and the surrounding communities. I would like to thank Mayor Bonneau, representatives from the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre and our federal partners for their contributions to this joint infrastructure project.”