SUDBURY, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing more than $26 million towards various recreational projects in both the northeastern and northwestern areas of the province.
Approximately $12.6 million will go towards construction of the new Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex in the City of Greater Sudbury, along with upgrades to other sports and recreation facilities.
The government’s $10 million investment in the complex will help create a facility featuring two NHL-sized accessible rinks, 18 changerooms, a multipurpose gymnasium, support spaces, day care, administrative offices, a heated viewing area, a café, concession area and a public concourse.
Other investments in the area include:
- $1 million to replace the aging refrigeration system at the Espanola Arena with a CO₂ system.
- $614,600 for repairs to the Kashechewan Arena, including roof replacement, bathroom renovations and lighting and safety upgrades.
- $585,250 for renovations at the Municipality of Markstay-Warren’s Multiplex to support expanded programming such as floor hockey, pickleball and Zumba.
- $484,100 to replace the roof at Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in the City of Temiskaming Shores.
The province is also investing over $13.7 million for the development of a new multi-purpose complex in the Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, along with upgrades to other sport and recreation facilities across northwestern Ontario.
Over $9 million in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation will support the development of the complex and address the high demand for sport and recreation infrastructure in the region. The 60,000-square-foot facility will include a regulation-size ice surface, running track, a fitness space, community spaces and an Elder’s lounge.
In addition, the province is investing:
- $743,400 for Shoal Lake #40 First Nation to upgrade its existing local arena with a new 1,305-square-foot fitness space.
- $998,000 for the Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Wee Che He Wayo-Gamik Family Treatment Centre to restore its arena.
- $1 million for Kasabonika Lake First Nation to upgrade and repair their arena, including preparations for a future ice plant, while improving functionality and safety features of the facility.
- $900,000 for Deer Lake First Nation to enhance the local arena by installing an ice plant, constructing dressing rooms and upgrading rink boards and glass.
- $935,550 for the Township of Ignace to rehabilitate the Ignace Recreation Centre, including roof repairs, structural enhancements and upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems.
These projects are part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).
