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Feds lay out ground rules for $150M Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

The federal government is set to receive applications under the $150-million Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

The federal government is set to receive applications under the $150-million Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

Conservative Minister of Natural Resources Greg Rickford on Wednesday said the money can be used to rehabilitate existing public infrastructure for public use and is available to municipalities, First Nations and Aboriginal organizations and related entities. Incorporated non-profits may also apply.

Full funding for successfully chosen projects will be based on a cost-share basis. In Northern Ontario preference will be given to projects requiring less than 50 per cent of eligible costs, are construction-ready and can be completed by the end of 2017.
All projects must be completed by March 31, 2018.

"Our government is helping communities create lasting legacies that will set the stage for the celebration of our Confederation’s 150th anniversary. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will support the improvement of key community infrastructure facilities that contribute to the quality of life across the North,” Rickford said in a release.

Examples of eligible infrastructure include:
• community and cultural centres (including legion halls)
• museums
• libraries
• parks
• recreational facilities such as local arenas, gymnasia, swimming pools and sports fields
• cenotaphs
• other existing community infrastructure that will have a public benefit.

The money cannot be used to fund a new event centre.

The construction of new infrastructure, temporary installations, moveable equipment or infrastructure expansions of more than 50 per cent in size are ineligible.

City manager Tim Commisso said the Centennial Botanical Conseratory is being considered by council and further discussions will take place at Monday's intergovernmental affairs committee meeting.



Leith Dunick

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