Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced more than $7.9 million in federal funding for the renovation of the Centennial Arena in Winkler, Manitoba.
"Our Government is supporting infrastructure projects that make our communities stronger and more resilient. With this funding, residents of Winkler will have access to a modern and accessible sports and recreation facility they can enjoy well into the future," said Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
"The timing of this project is ideal, with the recent completion of the Meridian Exhibition Centre. It allows the City of Winkler to further develop the long term "Community Places" using existing investments that started over 56 years ago and bringing those facilities to today's standards. The Centennial Arena currently hosts the MJHL Winkler Flyers in addition to other local teams, and will provide a much needed improvement to their base. This project puts the finishing touches on a multi-sport, multi-use facility which will serve us well for generations to come. This truly is a community driven project," said Martin Harder, Mayor of the City of Winkler.
Funding announced for today will help renovate the Winkler Centennial Arena to provide visitors with a fully accessible and functional regional sports and recreation facility. The arena will undergo numerous sustainable upgrades including the connection to the consolidated twin pad system, inclusive washrooms and lobby areas, modern inclusive change facilities, new concessions and food services, multi-use spaces, sledge hockey dasher boards and benches.
