The Alberta Government has come through with a big chunk of cash for the City of Lethbridge and the renovation project which just got started at the Enmax Centre.The City had committed 33.7 million dollars to the project, but today the Province came through with 17.8 million from the Municipal Sustainability Program. Ray Danyluk, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs was in Lethbridge on Tuesday morning to make the announcement:
“Over the years, the ENMAX Centre has been a hub of activity for citizens in communities across southern Alberta. I am pleased that the Government of Alberta can support an expansion project that brings communities together,” said Danyluk. “Throughout the province, MSI funding is having a real impact, by enabling local councils, like Lethbridge, to make decisions that meet the needs of their citizens.”
The provincial funding announced today is in addition to the $3.7 million in funding from the province’s Major Community Facilities Program announced last December.
In addition to the funding from the Province, the City of Lethbridge will contribute $4.3 million and, in partnership with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, support a loan of $7.9 million which will be paid back through a combination of new facility revenues sources, and a contribution from the Hurricanes of $2.5 million over 15 years.
Demolition of a portion of the existing structure has begun, and the building is closed for renovations over the summer. Construction will be scheduled over a three-year period, with major construction phases scheduled during the summer months.
“During the height of the entertainment season the shows will go on,” says Mayor Bob Tarleck. “The expansion is scheduled for completion in the late summer of 2012. Once the project is complete, the upgraded facility will continue to bring high quality entertainment to the city for another 35 years.”
(In the above photo: Mayor Bob Tarleck, Hurricanes Finance Committee Chair Shaun Haney, Lethbridge West MLA Greg Weadick, Lethbridge East MLA Bridget Pastoor, and Minister Ray Danyluk)
Have a great day!
Pat
Is it just me or does this look like the first time Bobbie has picked up a hockey stick. My 2 year old looks more comfortable and agile. Hopefully with the raise you just gave yourself you can enroll in a hockey camp this summer. I guess it is not totally his fault. His spidey senses heard the click of the camera and he found himself in front of it with no clue what he was doing. He has no control of it. The only thing that can stop it is bead batteries. Until then whenever a picture is taken he will be there. Thanks for all your hard work.
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