OSHAWA, 17 May 2010 — Colin Carrie, Member of Parliament for Oshawa and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced that the city of Oshawa will receive an investment of more than $2 million dollars to complete the Oshawa Civic Fields refurbishment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

 

“Our government is investing in businesses and communities like ours to help stimulate job growth and improve the quality of life of our residents,” said MP Carrie. “We are working hard to support and invest in southern Ontario communities to help this region recover from the economic recession.”

 

“On behalf of the people of Oshawa, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for their continued commitment, and investment in our community. Today’s announcement of more that $2 million dollars to complete the Oshawa Civic Fields refurbishment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), clearly demonstrates the positive direction Oshawa continues to follow, making our community the best place to live, work and play,” said Mayor John Gray.

 

This project will allow for the construction of a new outdoor artificial turf field; the resurfacing of the existing outdoor competitive track; stadium renovations; and improvements to and the expansion of the parking lot and will include an investment from the federal government of $2,119,500.

 

This project will be funded through the Community Adjustment Fund, a two-year, $1-billion national program aimed at addressing the short-term economic needs of communities hit hardest by the global economic recession. The approved project must meet the terms and conditions set out in the contribution agreement.

 

RELATED INFORMATION

FedDev Ontario was created as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to support economic and community development, innovation, and economic diversification, with contributions to communities, businesses and non-profit organizations in southern Ontario. To learn more about FedDev Ontario and the Community Adjustment Fund, please visit the web site at www.feddevontario.gc.ca, or call 1-866-593-5505.