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Feds deliver $2M commitment to repair Leamington Marina
The Leamington Municipal Marina will have much to celebrate at this year’s 25th anniversary celebration. Despite being hit hard by the June 6th F2 tornado, Leamington Marina could be christening its new docks, piers, playground and accessories, thanks to a $2 million pledge from the federal government. The announcement was made on Friday, June 11 by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for ChathamKent-Essex, at the Leamington Municipal Marina. “Our government is committed to keeping the economic recovery in southern Ontario strong and to supporting the people, communities and businesses of this region,” said Minister Goodyear. “This project will create jobs now and help ensure that the families and businesses of Leamington continue to thrive and prosper into the future.” The announcement came just 48 hours after Goodyear was in Leamington on Wednesday to survey the damage. “I’m pleased that our government is providing additional support to this community, when it is needed the most,” said MP Van Kesteren. “This additional funding will ensure we can quickly rebuild this marina, an essential part of Leamington’s infrastructure.” Leamington Mayor John Adams expressed his
The Honorable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State, was in Leamington Friday, June 11 with the great news that the federal government will commit up to $2 million for the speedy repair of piers, docks and equipment at Leamington Marina. Pictured here, from left to right, checking out the damage to one dock are Mr. Goodyear, Leamington Mayor John Adams and Chatham-Kent Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren. (Sun Photo)
gratitude and surprise at the quick response from the federal government. “When they came to take a look at the damage we didn’t expect them to come with a cheque in hand then and we really didn’t expect them to come with a cheque today, so soon after,” said Adams. Goodyear announced that the federal government will fund up to $2 million towards the repairs. This is 100 per cent funding that the municipality does not have to repay. Work was expected to start at the Marina over the weekend pulling out docks. Marina Manager Ronan Oliver estimated that it would take one month to build the docks and pier and another month to install. “We won’t miss our entire boating season,” he said. On April 9, 2010, the government announced a contribution of $325,000 from FedDev Ontario to replace one of the docks at the Leamington Marina. With an additional investment of up to $2 million, the marina will be able to repair and replace more docks and other critical infrastructure damaged by the recent tornado. The aim of this investment is to help protect the economic recovery underway in the region, enhance the tourism industry, and create jobs.
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“Today’s announcement is a major step in helping Leamington rebuild its infrastructure,” said Leamington Mayor John Adams. “This funding will be used to rebuild our marina facility, and will create needed jobs for those in the construction, electrical and tourism industries.” This project will be funded under the Community Adjustment Fund in southern Ontario, which is creating immediate employment opportunities and supporting the local economies that have been struggling with the effects of the global economic downturn. Approved projects must meet the terms and conditions set out in their contribution agreements. FedDev Ontario was created as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to support economic and community development, innovation, and economic diversification, with contributions to communities, businesses and nonprofit organizations in southern Ontario. To learn more about FedDev Ontario and the Community Adjustment Fund in southern Ontario, please visit the website at www. feddevontario.gc.ca, or call 1-866-593-5505. For additional information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.