Investing in green community buildings helps build strong and inclusive communities, supports economic growth and job creation while ensuring that Canada is growing in a clean and sustainable way.
Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Steve Craig, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, on behalf of the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage announced over $2.6 million in joint funding for the Herring Cove Community Association's Community Centre Revitalization Project.
Funding for this project will support retrofits and upgrades to an existing facility in Herring Cove, which will allow the Herring Cove Community Association to reopen a community centre to provide important education, recreation, community and social services to residents. Work includes new solar energy and HVAC systems and the addition of multiple accessibility features, creating a barrier-free and inclusive space for all members of the community.
The Government of Canada is investing over $2.2 million for this project through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, while the Government of Nova Scotia is providing $465,000. The Herring Cove Community Association is contributing over $2,000.
