Port Williams Gets Sport, Recreation Infrastructure Investment

People in the Valley region will soon have access to an expanded and improved community centre thanks to a $200,000 investment by the province.

Barry Barnet, Minister of Health Promotion and Protection, announced today, May 22, that the money will be used to help support the expansion and renovation of the Port Williams Community Centre. This money is part of the province's commitment to invest $50 million in sport and recreation infrastructure over the next 10 years.

"Community centres play an important role in building and maintaining community spirit," said Mr. Barnet. "We are proud to help the Port Williams Community Centre expand and provide a safe and accessible place for the people of Port Williams to gather and be active."

The renovations include making the centre wheelchair accessible, improving meeting space for community dances, variety shows, and festivals, improving the heating system for winter use, and updating kitchen facilities.

The community centre is used by many community groups, including the 50 plus club, 4H club, recreation dance group, Girl Guides and Sparks, the Acadia Life Long Learning Centre, and the Port Williams day camp.

The province's $50-million, 10-year sport and recreation infrastructure investment plan is in addition to the $3 million invested annually in recreation facility development grants.