Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Bill Mauro, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, announced over $2.3 million in federal funding for energy and accessibility improvements to the Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay.
"The upgrades to the Canada Games Complex will provide Thunder Bay residents with a more modern and accessible space where they can learn, stay active and connect with each other. Projects like this reduce pollution, make our air cleaner, and help to build a brighter future for everyone," said the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
"This Federal funding under the Green and Inclusive Community Building Program allows the City to advance Council-endorsed priorities which include Energy Management, Accessibility, and our Infrastructure deficit. The Canada Games Complex serves as an accessible, inclusive area for children, youth and families for recreational opportunities in our community. Continued investment in this critical facility ensures the continued enjoyment by our community and region will continue for years to come," said Peng You, Acting Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay
Built in 1980 to host Canada's 1981 Summer Games, the complex now services as a multi-purpose facility in the community and provides programming for children and youth. This project includes upgrades to the boiler plant, digital control system, and change rooms, which will help reduce energy use and emissions, improve accessibility, and make the facility more comfortable for residents. These improvements will reduce the facility's energy consumption by 23 per cent and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 270 tonnes annually.
