Funding for New Community Centre in Sambro

Residents of Halifax Regional Municipality will benefit from a new community centre in Sambro thanks to provincial funding.

Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MLA for Halifax Atlantic, announced the funding today, March 12, on behalf of Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.

“Strong communities are built on shared spaces where people can come together,” said Minister Maguire. “This investment will ensure residents have a modern, inclusive space to be active, share experiences and build lasting connections.”

The Sambro and Area Community Association is receiving $3 million to develop the new community centre, which will provide an accessible space for sports, recreation, meetings and educational activities.

The building will integrate green energy practices and will be able to host 200-300 people for community events.

Quotes:

“We are profoundly grateful for the generous support from the provincial government, which marks a significant milestone for the Sambro community. This funding not only reflects a strong endorsement of our community's vision but also ignites an exciting chapter in our journey towards enhancing community engagement and inclusivity. The new community centre will serve as a beacon of community spirit and collaboration, providing a versatile space where families, friends and neighbours can come together to grow, share and celebrate. We are immensely thankful for this opportunity to create a vibrant and sustainable future for everyone in our community.”
— Leslie Harnish, President, Sambro and Area Community Association

Quick Facts:

• the Province will transfer ownership of Crown land for the project to the Sambro and Area Community Association for a nominal fee, provided that it is used for community purposes
• the Province’s accessibility strategy, Access by Design 2030, outlines how the government will achieve its goal of an accessible province by providing people with disabilities equitable access to programs, services, information and infrastructure

Additional Resources:

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future

Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage

Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design/