Joint Funding for Mariners Centre Expansion in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia have announced over $29.9 million in joint funding for the expansion of the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The project will support the development of a modern aquatic centre, a wellness centre, and multi-purpose spaces, while also renovating the existing arenas and creating an all-weather social space. The expanded facility will be designed to be net-zero ready, climate-resilient, inclusive, and barrier-free.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Canada is investing more than $15.9 million in the project, while the Government of Nova Scotia is contributing $4 million, and the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, the Municipality of the District of Argyle, and the Town of Yarmouth are providing a total of $10 million.
  • The expansion will create more accessible and inclusive spaces for youth, families, seniors, and visitors, and will play a vital role in ensuring stronger, healthier communities.
  • The project will feature a new walking track, an aquatic centre, a wellness centre, and multi-purposes spaces, and will be linked by a two-level 'street' providing an all-weather social space.
  • The facility will be designed to be net-zero ready, climate-resilient, inclusive, and barrier-free, and will feature dynamic community and wellness programming.
  • The project will improve the quality of life of residents and will be a key component of community recreation in the area, helping to foster economic development and attracting newcomers to the region.

Statistics:

  • $29.9 million: total amount of joint funding for the Mariners Centre expansion
  • $15.9 million: Government of Canada's investment in the project
  • $4 million: Government of Nova Scotia's contribution to the project
  • $10 million: contribution from Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, the Municipality of the District of Argyle, and the Town of Yarmouth
  • Over 10,000 square feet: total area of the expanded Mariners Centre
  • 2 levels: number of levels of the 'street' providing an all-weather social space

Sources:

  • Government of Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia
  • Province of Nova Scotia
  • Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
  • Municipality of the District of Argyle
  • Town of Yarmouth
  • Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee
  • Nicole Albright, Chair of the Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee
  • Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
  • Honourable Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services and MLA for Argyle
  • Her Worship Pam Mood, Mayor of the Town of Yarmouth
  • John Cunningham, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
  • Danny Muise, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Argyle