Residents of Midland, Tay and of Beausoleil First Nation will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding announced today by Bruce Stanton, M.P. for Simcoe North.  These projects are just a few examples of both governments’ commitment to stimulating the Ontario economy through the creation of jobs in our communities.
 
These projects include:
 
-        In the Town of Midland, the federal and provincial governments will each invest $365,000 for the Little Lake Park renewal.
 
-        Beausoleil First Nation will receive $100,000 from each of the governments towards the Beausoleil Community Rink.
 
-        In the Township of Tay, both provincial and federal governments will contribute $346,303 for the hard surfacing and covering of one of their community rinks. 

“Recreational facilities are essential social and athletic hubs in our communities. They bring us together as families, friends and neighbours to have fun and to stay active,” said Bruce Stanton, M.P. Simcoe North “By investing in these types of projects, our government is investing in the health and well-being of residents across Ontario.”

"Investments in recreation projects stimulate the economy, enhance local facitilites and services, improve energy-efficiency, and contribute to the health and quality of life in communities across Ontario," said Aileen Carroll MPP Barrie.
 
Mayor Jim Dower of the Town of Midland, Mayor Scott Warnock, Deputy Mayor Michael Ladouceur along with Councillor Nelson Baumgardner from the Township of Tay joined M.P. Stanton to announce the funding this morning at Little Lake Park.  Each of the Mayors gave brief remarks welcoming these important investments for their communities.

These programs were designed to provide a timely, targeted stimulus to the economy through investments that will spur construction activity related to existing recreational infrastructure. Beyond economic stimulus and job creation, renewing, rehabilitating and modernizing our recreational infrastructure has the additional benefit of encouraging higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building.