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Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Surrey's Community Infrastructure
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Feb 20, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, on
behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western
Economic Diversification, announced support for the Surrey Sport &
Leisure Complex under the Harper Government's Community
Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"By improving facilities such as this, we are helping to boost
economic activity while improving local infrastructure," said MP
Grewal. "With today's investment, our Government is demonstrating our
commitment to creating jobs, growth and long-term economic
prosperity."
The Harper Government's investment of $110,738 will enhance the
services provided by the Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. With the
funding, the City of Surrey will update the complex by installing
energy efficient lighting. The new lighting will contribute to the
City's goal of supporting energy efficient technologies and
environmental sustainability.
"We are pleased to partner with the federal government and BC Hydro
to modernize the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex and improve the
efficiency of the building," says Mayor Dianne Watts. "The City is
contributing $110,915 to the project and BC Hydro is providing
$67,000 in funding."
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further
support to help communities across the country modernize their
infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years
for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve
existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public,
such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas,
cultural and other community facilities.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in
job-creating small- and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine
and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in
pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic
opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and
long-term prosperity.
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Contacts:
Jaime Burke
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
604-666-1318
Tara Foslien
Senior Communications Specialist
Office of the Mayor
City of Surrey
604-375-4584
WD Toll-Free Number: 1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 877 303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca
SOURCE: Western Economic Diversification Canada
http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca
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