Upgrades Improve Kugluktuk Arena Complex

Upgrades Improve Kugluktuk Arena Complex

Heart of Nunavut community receives needed upgrades and renovations

KUGLUKTUK, NU, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced $225,000 in funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to make improvements to the Kugluktuk Arena and Complex in Nunavut.

This investment will support upgrades and renovations to the arena and complex. The boiler system will be replaced and the ventilation system will be upgraded to improve heat recovery and air quality. The fire sprinkler system will also be upgraded, and repairs will be made to the exterior of the building.

The Kugluktuk Arena and Complex is a multi-purpose facility that includes an ice rink, youth centre, community kitchen, fitness centre, community hall, and local radio station. These improvements will ensure the complex will continue to serve community members for years to come.

Quotes

"The Government of Canada is proud to be supporting this important multi-functional space for the community of Kugluktuk. A focal point of the community, these improvements will ensure that residents have a safe place to gather and enjoy recreational activities. The space will contribute to supporting a healthy lifestyle for years to come."

Navdeep Bains
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and

Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

"The Hamlet of Kugluktuk is pleased to have the support of CanNor to further enhance the quality of the structure for future generations to use."

Ryan Nivingalok
Mayor of Kugluktuk

Quick Facts


-- The total investment in the project is $300,000. CanNor's contribution
complements an initial investment of $75,000 from the Hamlet of
Kugluktuk.
For more information about CanNor, visit cannor.gc.ca



SOURCE Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

CONTACT: Office of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, 343-291-2500; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Craig Welsh, Communications Advisor, Nunavut Region, 867-667-3210; Hamlet of Kugluktuk, Don LeBlanc, Hamlet Senior Administrator Officer, 867-982-6505

Web Site: http://www.cannor.gc.ca


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