Syncrude invests $750,000 in aquatics centre

FORT McMURRAY, AB, Sept. 13 /CNW/ - Syncrude Canada Ltd. is the latest oil sands company to come on board to support the new multi-leisure facility located on MacDonald Island with a donation of $750,000 over three years. The funds will go directly towards the Syncrude Aquatics Centre located within the Suncor Community Leisure Centre.

"We're are very proud to support a first-class facility that helps ensure families and young people in the community have access to quality aquatics and recreational opportunities that are an important part of a healthy life," said Syncrude President and CEO Scott Sullivan.

Syncrude has been a long-time supporter of recreational opportunities within Wood Buffalo and found the right fit in supporting the newly named Syncrude Aquatics Centre.

"MacDonald Island Park is incredibly excited for Syncrude's support of our brand new Aquatic Centre," said Tim Reid, Chief Operating Officer at MacDonald Island Park. "This new partnership is truly an example of turning a bright aquatic vision into reality for our community. Not only will this partnership provide a world-class facility for the community to enjoy, but it will also ensure community members have access to aquatic programming for years to come."

Syncrude also appreciates the multi-million dollar contributions from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo towards the re-development of this recreational area," said Sullivan. "We are very proud to be part of a community that comes together to improve the quality of life for all of us."

The Syncrude Project is a Joint Venture undertaking among Canadian Oil Sands Limited, Sinopec Oil Sands Partnership, Imperial Oil Resources, Mocal Energy Limited, Murphy Oil Company Ltd., Nexen Oil Sands Partnership, and Suncor Energy Oil and Gas Partnership.

For further information: Will Gibson, [phone] or Syncrude's website at www.syncrude.com