The Provincial Government announced today over $7.8 million in joint funding for the construction of the Placentia Regional Wellness Centre.
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL and MHA for Placentia-St. Mary’s on behalf of the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined for the announcement today by Ken McDonald, MP for Avalon on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Bernard Power, Mayor of Placentia. The Provincial Government is contributing approximately $3.6 million; the Federal Government is providing up to $2.6 million; and the Town of Placentia is providing $1.6 million for the project.
A new extension will be constructed to the existing Unity Parc Arena with plans to include a main swimming pool, a family pool, fitness room, walking track and multi-purpose room. The regional centre will offer residents year-round recreation and community programming while providing new employment opportunities for youth and residents.
This initiative delivers on commitments in The Way Forward to strengthen the province’s economic foundation and deliver better services and better outcomes for residents. The Way Forward outlines all actions the Provincial Government is taking to achieve a strong, diversified province with a high standard of living, and can be viewed at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.
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“In line with our commitment under The Way Forward to leverage all available federal funding, our government has been working collaboratively with the federal and municipal governments to make the Placentia Regional Wellness Centre a reality. We are pleased to provide funding for this important project which will contribute greatly to the quality of life for residents in the Placentia region.”
Honourable Graham Letto
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment
“Recreational facilities like the Placentia Regional Wellness Centre play a key role in promoting active lifestyles while encouraging local economic activity. The Government of Canada recognizes that strategic investments in public infrastructure—including funding for sports and recreation projects like this one— create growth for the middle class and ensure that our communities remain among the best places in the world to live, work and raise a family.”
Ken McDonald
MP for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“The Placentia Regional Wellness Centre will deliver important programs and services aimed at encouraging people to get more active and live healthier lifestyles. Our government, through The Way Forward, is pleased to partner with communities to support initiatives that will improve outcomes for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
“The new Wellness Centre will be a facility that offers recreational services to people of all ages. Not only will the centre benefit the growth of the community, and surrounding area but it will make Placentia a more attractive place for people to live, work and play. Our government is committed to supporting health outcomes for the people of the province, and this facility delivers on that objective.”
Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh
Minister of Service NL and MHA for Placentia-St. Mary’s
“We are appreciative of the support of the federal and provincial governments, the Placentia Lions Club and residents of our municipality; we look forward to that support continuing as we move forward with construction. This new facility will expand access to healthy living and wellness activities by providing space for various community events and supporting recreational activities. The new centre will help promote Placentia as a place to live, grow and invest.”
Bernard Power
Mayor of Placentia
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Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh
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Debra Gear
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Town of Placentia
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