LANGLEY - Langley, BC – Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to strengthen economic opportunities in the City of Langley. Funding for this investment is being provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“Our Government, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, is taking steps to reduce the effects of the economic slowdown,” said Warawa. “Langley City Park is an important part of our community. It brings us together as families, friends and neighbours to learn new skills, exchange ideas, get fit and healthy, and have fun.”
Langley City Park will undergo almost $350,000 in improvements to the football field facilities, including a 2.5 storey multi-purpose facility, containing change rooms, washrooms and announcer tower. The federal Government is contributing $102,000, with $100,000 coming from the Province of BC, Ministry of Housing and Social Development, $50,250 from the City of Langley and $94,000 from the Langley Minor Football Association.
“This is a great example of governments and community working together to benefit residents,” said Langley MLA Mary Polak. “Upgrades to our Langley City Park will provide new recreation facilities and provide a further opportunity to get out and be active.”
"I am again thrilled to see the participation of the Federal and Provincial governments in a project that will enhance the use of our facilities for our citizens. This project is a much needed addition to City Park and will help the football club enhance their events," says City of Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender.
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.
RInC is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada’s multi-faceted stimulus plan that will ensure a quick recovery from the current economic downturn. Western Economic Diversification Canada is delivering the initiative in the four western provinces.
For information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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