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Digby to benefit from new community centre promoting cultural diversity, health and heritage


DIGBY, NS, Nov. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia recognize that strategic investments in public infrastructure?including funding for cultural and recreational projects?play a key role in supporting dynamic communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class.

Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Tony Ince, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, the Public Service Commission, and Member of Legislative Assembly for Cole Harbour-Portland Valley; Jimmy MacAlpine, Warden for the Municipality of the District of Digby; and His Worship Benjamin Cleveland, Mayor of the Town of Digby, today announced over $5.5 million in joint funding towards a new community and cultural centre in the municipality of Digby.

The Government of Canada is contributing over $1.6 million to this project, with the government of Nova Scotia providing over $3.7 million. The Municipality of the District of Digby will provide the balance of project costs, with the Town of Digby providing donations in kind.

The construction of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association Community Centre will bring a renewed sense of community to Jordantown, Acaciaville, Conway and the Digby region, providing new opportunities for residents and visitors to connect and share experiences.

The new center includes over 14,000 square feet of space, with designated areas for a pre-school, youth and adult learning, as well as cultural and recreational programming.

Once complete, residents and visitors of all ages will be able to participate in community activities and educational programs in a safe and inclusive space.

Quotes

"The Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association Community Centre will bring residents together and help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Government of Canada is proud to support cultural and recreational projects like this one that inspire community spirit, increase tourism, and ensure that our communities remain among the best places to live, work and raise a family."

Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"This is another step towards building a more inclusive, welcoming and equitable province for all Nova Scotians. This new centre will be the hub for the community offering educational, recreational and cultural programing for generations to come."

The Honourable Tony Ince, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, the Public Service Commission, and Member of Legislative Assembly for Cole Harbour-Portland Valley

"The Council of the Municipality of the District of Digby is very pleased to see the funding being made available for the construction of the new community centre which will be able to serve the community for many years to come. On behalf of Council I would like to thank the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association building committee for their commitment to this project."

Jimmy MacAlpine, Warden for the Municipality of the District of Digby

"It has been a honour to watch the Jordantown-Acaiaville-Conway Betterment Association work to accomplish their dream of having a community center which will not only benefit the members of their community, but the Digby region as a whole. Thank you to the provincial and the federal governments for recognizing this and making funding available."

Benjamin Cleveland, Mayor of the Town of Digby

"This is an historic day for the African Nova Scotian community of Digby, Nova Scotia. Our Centre of Excellence will represent respect, diversity and inclusion for the Digby County area."

Kerry Johnson, President of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association

Quick facts

Associated links

Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Investing in Canada Plan Project Map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map

Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/ns-eng.html

Atlantic Growth Strategy: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/ags-sca/Eng/atlantic-growth.html

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