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Province opens $200 million community sport and recreation fund

The fund, first announced in this year’s provincial budget, will help finance the construction of new arenas, multi-sport courts and community centres, as well as upgrades to existing facilities.

Published Aug 19, 2024 at 3:39pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Province opens $200 million community sport and recreation fund

Premier Doug Ford speaking at AMO's conference this Monday. (Screengrab photo)

Premier Doug Ford says applications are now open for the new $200 million fund for sport and recreation facilities across Ontario.

Ford made the announcement Monday morning during his speech at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. The fund, first announced in this year’s provincial budget, will help finance the construction of new arenas, multi-sport courts and community centres, as well as upgrades to existing facilities.

“Today’s announcement is just one example of how we are working shoulder-to-shoulder with our municipal partners to ensure they have the infrastructure and support their growing communities need,” Ford said.

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