Families in the Chaudière-Appalaches region to enjoy improved community spaces for a better quality of life Français
Government of Canada invests more than $3,000,000 to support improvements to 31 community infrastructures
LÉVIS, QC, Jan. 22, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Families in the Chaudière-Appalaches region will enjoy improved recreational spaces and modernized community facilities thanks to $3,046,309 investment from the Government of Canada. The amounts granted are in addition to investments from other partners, for a combined total of more than $8,6M for 31 community infrastructure improvement projects in the region.
The contributions were announced today by Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.
The funding for the Chaudière-Appalaches communities will support 31 different projects, including the redevelopment of community spaces, children's playgrounds, bike paths, hiking trails, community centres and arenas.
The investment was made under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), a $300 million fund that was established to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary through investments in community spaces that bring Canadians together. Up to $63.5 million of this amount will be invested in Quebec.
Quotes
"This investment is part of a community construction project celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary. There is no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together—the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind and connect with our friends and neighbours. That is how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED
"The financial support we provide for our communities clearly shows our commitment to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in Canada. By improving community infrastructure, as these wonderful projects aim to do, we are enhancing the vitality of our communities and helping ensure a higher quality of life for residents of all ages."
Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert in the House of Commons and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance
"This contribution enables us to improve community services for local residents and provide facilities that are directly tailored to their needs. Thanks to this major funding, we can nurture new initiatives, create a community-building environment and, especially, support the vitality and engagement of our community."
Gilles Lehouillier, Mayor of Lévis
Quick facts
- Since its creation in 2015, CIP150 has invested nearly $61M in more than 470 projects contributing to the vitality of Quebec's communities.
- CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
Related product
- For more information about the 31 projects, please see the backgrounder.
Backgrounder
| Organization |
Contribution - Investments - Project description |
| Ville de Lévis |
Non-repayable contribution of $500,000 out of a total investment of $2,478,920
The project consists of renovating and expanding the Gérard-Dumont municipal community centre, located in the Pintendre sector of the City of Lévis. Specifically, the project will involve various renovations that will facilitate access to the site and optimize its use by the public and community organizations. The renovations will include an elevator, air conditioning, a commercial kitchen, larger spaces and renovated washrooms, including a dressing room. The planned expansion includes building a new community hall that can accommodate 250 people. The contribution from CED is intended for all project costs. |
| Municipalité de Frampton |
Non-repayable contribution of $409,708 out of a total investment of $1,312,628
The project consists of renovating and improving the Frampton arena. Specifically, the project includes replacing the lighting, installing a refrigeration system, refitting the plumbing, the electricity, the sprinkler system, the insulation and the ventilation, reinforcing the structure, fitting up the building interior—dressing rooms, toilets, community and fitness rooms on the mezzanine level—and expanding to attach a pro shop and an office to it. The contribution from CED is intended for all costs, except for the expansion and renovation of the community and fitness rooms. |
| Centre culturel et sportif de Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière |
Non-repayable contribution of $305,100 out of a total investment of $701,577
The project consists of improving the playground in the municipality of Sainte-Croix (website in French only). Specifically, it involves acquiring and installing a splash pad, a slide, a rope climber and outdoor furniture. The project also involves building a paved trail for rollerblading and a parking lot, renovating the reception kiosk and adding bathrooms. Lastly, the project includes acquiring and installing exercisers. The contribution from CED is intended for all project costs. |
| Corporation d'aide et de soutien aux organismes Henriçois |
Non-repayable contribution of $192,500 out of a total investment of $400,000
The project consists of improving the Saint-Henri playground. Specifically, it consists of installing a splash pad, play structures and washrooms, adding outdoor furniture that will be affixed to the ground and landscaping. The contribution from CED is intended for all project costs, except the plans and specifications. |
| Municipalité de Saint-Simon-les-Mines |
Non‑repayable contribution of $184,465 out of a total investment of $409,744
The project consists of renovating the Saint‑Simon‑les‑Mines community centre. More specifically, the project involves replacing ceiling finishes, floor finishes and lighting, adding absorbent acoustic panels, and renovating sanitary facilities and access corridors. The project also involves putting vinyl siding on the building and installing new windows. The contribution from CED is intended for all the costs submitted for this work. |
| Centre sportif régional Bellechasse-Dorchester inc. |
Non-repayable contribution of $179,022 out of a total investment of $382,963
The project consists of upgrading the recreational park on chemin Saint-Marc in Saint-Anselme. More specifically, the project involves acquiring and installing splash pads, building a parking lot, connecting to the water system, installing a fence and adding urban furniture. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de Saint-Agapit |
Non-repayable contribution of $161,424 out of a total investment of $322,847
The project consists of upgrading the Saint‑Agapit arena (G.H. Vermette sports centre). More specifically, the contribution from CED covers all the work planned for the upgrade and seamless integration of the arena hall and the lobby area. In addition to this work, four exterior canopies will be replaced. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de Saint-Côme-Linière |
Non-repayable contribution of $141,456 out of a total investment of $282,912
The project consists of renovating the arena in the municipality of Saint-Côme-Linière. More specifically, the project involves repairing exterior walls, removing the existing foam insulation and insulating the arena. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Corporation de développement économique et communautaire de Leclercville |
Non-repayable contribution of $112,701 out of a total investment of $225,401
The project consists of renovating the Leclercville (website in French only) wharf and its related facilities. More specifically, the project involves updating the wharf and its facilities, primarily resurfacing the wharf, improving the lighting system, improving the sanitary block (including its connection to the municipal network), and reinforcing the existing beach. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de la paroisse de Saint-René |
Non-repayable contribution of $112,022 out of a total investment of $224,044
The project consists of expanding the Saint-René community hall. More specifically, the project involves modifying the building structure and demolishing an existing wall with a view to expanding the community hall and existing basement (concrete construction, wood works, insulation, exterior repair and finishing, and installation of doors and windows). Inside the building, the work involves installing floors, as well as painting and electrical work. The contribution from CED is intended for all project costs. |
| Municipalité de Tourville |
Non-repayable contribution of $88,685 out of a total investment of $227,397
The project consists of renovating the community centre in the municipality of Tourville. More specifically, the project involves insulating the building, replacing siding, and installing new windows. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague/Ravignan |
Non-repayable contribution of $69,015 out of a total investment of $156,850
The project consists of refurbishing certain elements of the back wall of the municipal building sheltering the community centre, as well as renovating the centre's bathrooms. More specifically, the project involves replacing the windows and completely redoing the back wall entrance to provide access for persons with limited mobility. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de la Paroisse de Sainte-Hénédine |
Non-repayable contribution of $67,190 out of a total investment of $157,040
The project consists of renovating the community centre in the municipality of the parish of Sainte-Hénédine. More specifically, the project involves insulation and ventilation work, replacing doors and windows, rebuilding walls, replacing floor tiles, replacing the heating system, installing railings and acquiring a video surveillance system. The funding from CED is intended for all the project costs, except the video surveillance system. |
| Corporation d'aménagement et de développement du Massif du Sud |
Non-repayable contribution of $65,000 out of a total investment of $170,738
The project consists of extending the mountain bike path network in the regional park of Massif du Sud. More specifically, it involves adding 13 kilometres of single lane path. New signs will also be installed to reflect these improvements. The contribution from CED is intended primarily for costs directly related to the project, including wages and benefits, rental of outside equipment, purchase of materials and transportation costs associated with the new signage. |
| Les loisirs de Tring-Jonction inc. |
Non-repayable contribution of $64,312 out of a total investment of $128,623
The project consists of improving the play area for children and restoring the ball field. More specifically, it involves installing children's playgrounds, preparing the ground before bringing in the new play structure, completing drainage work and purchasing the materials to restore the ball field. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| O.T.J. de Honfleur |
Non-repayable contribution of $54,268 out of a total investment of $185,000
The project consists of improving the playground of the municipality of Honfleur (website in French only). More specifically, the project involves acquiring and installing children's playgrounds, as well as acquiring and installing splash pads. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Corporation touristique de la chute de Sainte-Agathe inc. |
Non-repayable contribution of $50,000 out of a total investment of $123,500
The project consists of improving the park at the Ste-Agathe falls. More specifically, it involves making the trails more secure, improving children's playgrounds, building a multi-functional shelter and an annex facilitating access to the showers/toilets. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth |
Non-repayable contribution of $46,709 out of a total investment of $104,442
The project consists of updating the recreational aquatic centre of Haute-Beauce in Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth. More specifically, the project involves changing the facility's heating systems, the pool's plumbing and water filtration, replacing windows and putting a training mat in the fitness centre. The contribution from CED is intended for all the costs submitted concerning the building structure and the interior work associated with the pool. |
| Loisirs et Sports d'Armagh |
Non-repayable contribution of $45,175 out of a total investment of $130,350
The project consists of restoring and improving the playground in the municipality of Armagh (website in French only). More specifically, it involves acquiring and installing splash pads (using recycled water), swings and picnic tables. The project also provides for the construction of a shelter structure, landscaping required to install new equipment and updates to the tennis court. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Parc régional des Appalaches |
Non-repayable contribution of $44,570 out of a total investment of $97,340
The project essentially consists of making improvements to infrastructure in the Appalaches regional park, as well as adding a concept sign for the "legends trail". More specifically, CED will support the construction and installation of park benches, installation of sidewalks, a wharf, a footbridge, synoptic panels, lookouts, a shelter for campers, walking trails and an observation platform, as well as extension of the multi-functional trail. |
| Municipalité de Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly |
Non-repayable contribution of $27,400 out of a total investment of $54,800
The project consists of renovating the community centre in the municipality of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly. More specifically, the project involves replacing the community centre roof. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Services Loisirs & Tourisme St-Victor |
Non-repayable contribution of $27,019 out of a total investment of $54,038
The project consists of restoring and expanding the skate park in Saint-Victor. More specifically, it involves restoring and painting the existing grounds, digging and filling a new concrete surface in the urban park on rue des Loisirs, moving the former grounds there and building new ones in concrete, installing ramps and developing the perimeter of the space. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Les loisirs de Saint-Gervais |
Non-repayable contribution of $21,598 out of a total investment of $71,346
The project consists of renovating the roof of the Saint-Gervais social and cultural centre, in the municipality of Saint-Gervais (website in French only). More specifically, the project concerns the building's structure. It includes completely redoing the building's flat roof, including demolition, materials and installation, as well as building access to the roof for security reasons. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Municipalité de la paroisse de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun |
Non-repayable contribution of $17,224 out of a total investment of $57,218
The project primarily consists of making the community centre of Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun more energy efficient by renovating one of the exterior walls of the building. More specifically, the project provides for masonry and insulation work, in addition to painting, to refresh the walls of a community hall located inside the centre. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Comité du terrain de jeux de Saint-Ephrem (Beauce) |
Non-repayable contribution of $12,079 out of a total investment of $59,373
The project consists of improving the playground in the municipality of Saint-Éphrem. More specifically, the project involves building a gazebo that will increase accessibility to the playground (as well as adjacent sports fields). This will include a climbing wall. The contribution from CED will focus on direct project costs (excluding donations and contributions in kind). |
| Club FADOQ Tournesol Saint-Daniel |
Non-repayable contribution of $11,496 out of a total investment of $22,991
The project consists of refurbishing a community hall in Adstock (website in French only). More specifically, the project involves rebuilding the veranda (doors, windows, siding, roof and flooring) leading to a community hall and replacing the doors and windows of the room. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Comité de développement de Sainte-Clotilde de Beauce |
Non-repayable contribution of $10,000 out of a total investment of $22,500
The project consists of upgrading the Mont Grand-Morne regional park (website in French only) with new signage, and improving the rest area and sanitary facilities. More specifically, it involves putting up new signs on the nine walking trails and installing a rest area at the entrance of the site, including sanitary facilities. CED supports the direct costs involved in completing the project, including materials, labour, and heavy machinery work to prepare the rest area and bring in components such as outside tables (attached to the ground). |
| Société de développement de Sacré-Cœur-de-Marie |
Non-repayable contribution of $9,897 out of a total investment of $19,793
The project consists of upgrading the intergenerational community centre of Sacré-Cœur-de-Marie in Adstock. More specifically, CED will support all the planned work to soundproof the community hall –mainly including installation of a suspended ceiling. |
| Association des propriétaires riverains du lac Bolduc inc. |
Non-repayable contribution of $6,899 out of a total investment of $13,797
The project consists of renovating a community centre located in Adstock (website in French only). More specifically, the project concerns the building structure and interior. It includes renovating the bathrooms, finishing the interior ceiling, and purchasing and installing a new garage door. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| Corporation des loisirs et parcs d'Armagh |
Non-repayable contribution of $5,375 out of a total investment of $11,498
The project consists of improving the Parc des Chutes d'Armagh (website in French only). At the end of the project, the park will be a community park, open and accessible to the public. More specifically, the project involves designing and installing panels to improve the security and attractiveness of trails, as well as rehabilitating a culvert. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
| O.T.J. de Saint-Léon-de-Standon |
Non-repayable contribution of $4,000 out of a total investment of $8,000
The project consists of improving an existing recreational area. More specifically, the project involves building three petanque courts with wood borders and filled with stone dust. The courts will be adjacent to the outdoor skating rink. The contribution from CED is intended for all the project costs. |
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