Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Morag Carter, Executive Director of the Skills Centre, announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million towards the Skills Centre Eco-Renovation Project.
The project will improve the sustainability and accessibility of the Skills Centre. Funding will go towards replacing natural gas systems, installing new insulation, windows and doors, an HVAC system, and solar panels on the roof. The project will also include the installation of an elevator and additional upgrades to the building's accessibility. Funding will further support the creation of a community kitchen, multiple meeting rooms, and welcome areas for the Centre. These improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 53% and greenhouse gas emissions by 58.4 tonnes.
The Skills Centre Society has been helping youth, families, low-income community members and other vulnerable populations in Trail develop their skills and employability for over 25 years. The Eco-Renovation Project will centralize the organization's services and make them more accessible. The improvements to the building will help cut operational costs, lower emissions, and enable the Centre to serve the community's most vulnerable for years to come.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
