Edmonton just scored $6.7M from Ottawa. These are the 27 projects getting the green light
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Alberta's capital will soon have new tennis courts, better outdoor hockey rinks and new patio spaces in Ice District – as part of 27 projects aimed at improving community spaces.
Alberta's capital will soon have new tennis courts, better outdoor hockey rinks and new patio spaces in Ice District – as part of 27 projects aimed at improving community spaces.
The $6.7 million cash injection from Ottawa was announced at city hall Friday.
The money is coming from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), which will fund projects in other prairie cities as well.
"Today’s investments show our intention to build back better here in Edmonton and right across Canada," said PrairiesCan Minister Daniel Vandal.
There is also money for arts projects, cash to convert downtown alleyways into gathering spaces and more than $2 million for pedestrian safety initiatives.
"This is a commitment to collaboration, where all of us come together to help us make people's lives better, to help us animate our public spaces for people to come out and enjoy all our public amenities we have to offer," said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.
The funding will be released immediately to get construction underway. The goal is to complete the projects within the year.
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