LEDUC, AB, Oct. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and His Worship Bob Young, Mayor of the City of Leduc, announced a federal investment of $205,431 to support upgrades to the Civic Centre Municipal Building and the annual tree purchase in Leduc.
Funding for these projects will upgrade a local landmark building and improve public spaces for residents of Leduc. The annual tree purchase will replace trees lost to disease and pests over the years. Investing in new trees for a healthier outdoor environment will enhance Leduc's natural spaces that are so well utilized by residents and visitors year-round.
Upgrades to the Civic Center Municipal Building will result in improved air flow and a renewed space through replacing and improving air volume units, pipe fittings and piping for better control of room temperature. By modernizing and increasing the efficiency of this building, it helps create a safer and more welcoming place for workers and visitors.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
"Today's announcement supports our commitment to invest in infrastructure for communities through greener and improved spaces for residents and visitors. With these upgrades to the municipal building and the purchase of new greenery in Leduc, residents will have an environment that supports a healthier lifestyle in their daily work and activities. By collaborating with our provincial and municipal partners, we are able to contribute to improving local environments to benefit citizens."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
"Investments in local infrastructure help build strong and sustainable communities. Replacing greenery and upgrading the municipal building in Leduc are valuable parts of improving public spaces. These projects are important to helping local economies grow which fosters the success of residents and all Albertans."
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
"The federal and provincial partnership in the distribution of this infrastructure investment to the City of Leduc has provided us the ability to further our community's resilience. Through the investment, we are grateful to be able to optimize the Leduc Civic Centre and strengthen our environmental foundation with the planting of additional trees in the city – building capacity so we can better focus on our commitments to residents."
His Worship Bob Young, Mayor of the City of Leduc
- The Government of Canada is investing $205,431 in these projects.
- The Government of Canada's funding comes from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
- Under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, the federal cost share for public infrastructure projects is 80 per cent in the provinces, and 100 per cent in the Territories and for projects that have ultimate recipients in Indigenous Communities.
- Including today's announcement,114 infrastructure projects or project bundles under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream have been funded in Alberta, with a total federal contribution of more than $206.5 million.
- Under the Investing in Canada Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- Infrastructure Canada helps address complex challenges that Canadians face every day—ranging from the rapid growth of our cities, to climate change, and environmental threats to our water and land.
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
COVID-19 Resilience Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/covid-19-resilience-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Alberta
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-ab-eng.html
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