More than 270 non-profit community groups will be able to create or upgrade local recreational, wellness or cultural facilities for Manitoba families this year with help from the province. This announcement was made by Premier Greg Selinger.
“We know that communities and neighbourhoods thrive when they have a range of healthy options for recreation, wellness and culture,” Selinger said. “We are providing more than $3.5 million under the Community Places program to support local groups in developing and maintaining these important facilities.”
“This year’s projects include museums, playgrounds, multi-use and recreation facilities, child-care centres, libraries, community halls and seniors’ facilities,” Housing and Community Development Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross said. “The projects involve critical repairs, roof replacements, fresh-air ventilation, fire-safety upgrades, energy-efficiency improvements and disability access upgrades.”
In 2012-13, more than $3.5 million in provincial support will result in more than $46 million in community-based construction projects to upgrade existing facilities or create new ones, Selinger said.
