Granted! Edmontonians Benefit from Public Facility Upgrades

February 10, 2012

City invests over $700,000 in six non-profit public projects

Metro Cinema will go digital, the Edmonton Soccer Association will kick it on artificial turf and the Edmonton Ski Club will have well-groomed slopes thanks to grants awarded from the City of Edmonton’s Community Facility Partner Capital Grants Program.

Through this new grant program, the City provides additional support to public facilities that improve quality of life through arts, heritage, community development or sport and leisure experiences.

“All of these organizations are committed to enhancing the quality of life of Edmontonians through public access to arts and recreation” said Roger Jevne, Director of Recreation Facility Development for the City of Edmonton. “These grants will help them improve the level of service they provide, stay competitive and enhance the overall experience of their visitors.”

2011 grant recipients include:

  • Metro Cinema - $88,214 for digital projection upgrades in the Garneau Theatre
  • Millwoods Golf Course - $131,500 for practice space and bunker upgrades
  • Edmonton Soccer Association- $294,834 for artificial turf and installation
  • Argyll Velodrome - $39,742 for track and drainage repairs
  • Edmonton Ski Club - $116,980 for new snow groomer and site and facility master planning
  • Westmount Fitness Club - $37,250 for facility renovations

In 2011, City Council approved a total of $1 million to support projects that enhance public use facilities. Council has since renewed that commitment to the program for 2012, with any remaining funds from previous years to be carried over.

To support robust economic growth and sustainable communities, the City of Edmonton offers a broad range of grants and funding opportunities for citizens and organizations each year.

Applications are being accepted for the 2012 Community Facility Partner Capital Grants Program. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2012.

For more information:

Roger Jevne

Community Services

Title Director, Partner and Facility Development
Telephone

780-442-0221
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