Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre announced Friday the federal government is providing $185,000 to support two projects – one at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, the other to expand the city's walking trail system.
The first project, worth $100,000, will allow the Nickel District Conservation Foundation to complete infrastructure improvements to the Conservation Area. The $85,000 investment will help Rainbow Routes expand and connect a “four-kilometre, non-motorized multi-use trail system to numerous neighbourhoods and destinations.”
Lefebvre made Friday's announcement on behalf of the Navdeep Bains, minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and minister responsible for FedNor.
The money is being drawn from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program fund.
“Our government is investing in priority infrastructure projects across Canada to create strong, self-sustaining communities and a growing economy that delivers results for everyone,” Lefebvre said. “Today’s announcement will leave a lasting legacy by enhancing, expanding, and connecting Sudbury’s multi-use trail network to make our community a better place to live, work, play and visit.”
Peter Edmunds, chair of the Nickel District Conservation Foundation, said the funding will help attract more tourists into the area.
“By creating new opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and family friendly environment, we are making our community a place that we can all experience and appreciate,” Edmunds said.
In a news release, Bains said the funding will improve the health of both people and the North's economy.
“The funding announced today supports our goal to invest in key infrastructure initiatives that help meet the immediate and future social and economic needs of Canadians,” Bains said.
Quick facts
- The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, with its 60-kilometre trail network for non-motorized recreational activities, attracts approximately 10,000 visitors each year.
- Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of the Government of Canada’s coordinated approach to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
- FedNor is delivering this program in Northern Ontario with an allocation of $10.4 million over two years, ending March 31, 2018.
