DEER LAKE, N.L. — The Town of Deer Lake will soon be able to offer more recreational and community activities for its residents.
On Tuesday, the federal and provincial governments joined with the town to announce funding for a more than $4.5 million annex to be built at the Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex.
The money is coming from the Investing in Canada Plan with more than $1.5 million each being contributed by the province, federal government and the town.
The project will involve the building of a two-story community facility that will be connected to the existing centre by a second level pedestrian access way and will be fully accessible with an elevator.
The annex will include meeting and multipurpose spaces, a gymnasium with walking track and facilities for basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer.
The funding was announced during an event outside the Hodder.
“Enhancements to municipal infrastructure, such as the expansion to the Deer Lake annex, supports local employment opportunities and enables communities and businesses to benefit over the long-term,” said Premier Dwight Ball in a press release issued after the announcement was made.
Mayor Dean Ball said the annex will provide a much-needed space for programs and recreational facilities in the town and surrounding area.
Gudie Hutchings, Liberal MP for the Long Range Mountains, represented federal Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna at the announcement.
She said expanding the recreation complex in Deer Lake will support active living for residents for years to come.
“The project will also provide jobs as we recover from the economic effects of the pandemic.”
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