Strathroy, Ontario, June 26, 2009 — Lambton-Kent-Middlesex will benefit from joint federal and provincial funding to improve community recreational infrastructure, announced today under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RINC Ontario) and Recreation Ontario (Ontario REC).

These projects will provide stimulus to the local economy through investments that will spur construction activity related to recreational infrastructure. Improving recreational facilities and services will also encourage higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building.

“We are pleased to work with our provincial partners to deliver funding that will create jobs and make a difference in the lives of residents throughout Lambton-Kent-Middlesex,” said Bev Shipley.  “Investing in recreational infrastructure will provide key social, health and economic benefits to Ontarians and the communities in which they live.”

“Once again, many Lambton-Kent-Middlesex communities will benefit from three levels of government partnering to improve on recreational opportunities for our residents,” said Van Bommel.  “We thank our municipal partners and service clubs for their willingness to provide the services their communities require and desire.”
These project are some of 758 projects announced today by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky, on behalf of George Smitherman, Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, worth a total joint federal and provincial investment of more than $380 Million.

Approved projects were selected on the basis of merit and construction readiness.

A list of approved projects will be available on July 6, 2009, at www.rinc-on.ca .