Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Her Worship Deidra Prosofsky, Mayor of Hepburn, announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million to renovate the Heritage Common building in the Town of Hepburn.
Heritage Common has a rich history in Hepburn, and since May 2021, the building has been serving the community and region as a space for events, recreation, sports, culture, and vital early childhood services. This investment will enable the installation of automatic door openers to improve accessibility, and upgrades to the lighting, windows, and heating and cooling system. In addition, the space will benefit from renovations and repairs to its roof and the installation of solar panels to improve the building's energy efficiency and climate resiliency.
The improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 22.20% and greenhouse gas emissions by 229 tonnes annually. This project will enable the continued use of this large community and recreation space for this growing rural town.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
