Feds chip in $1-million to make Blackburn Arena more accessible
Posted Jul 23, 2019 04:07:00 PM.
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The Canadian government is providing $1-million for the renovation and expansion of the Blackburn Arena in Gloucester.
Government officials announced Monday that the cash will come from the country's Enabling Accessibility Fund.
The $5-million proposed arena project will include the addition of two alternate needs rooms, four new dressing rooms, a community multi-purpose space for events, and an expanded front lobby.
“As a city, we need to continue to invest in our community facilities,” said said Innes Ward Councillor Laura Dudas. “The arena is a true community hub, where families have come to play sports and participate in events for decades. These investments in our community’s social assets are just as important as other city infrastructure projects, and today’s announcement ensures that we are leaving a legacy to future generations.”
Construction at Blackburn Arena is expected to begin in the summer of 2020 and be completed by mid-2021. The project is in its design phase right now.
