Community Facility in Inverness County to Receive Funding.
Residents of Inverness County will see enhancements to the Al MacInnis Sports Centre with a provincial grant.
“This centre has brought a lot of joy and activity to the community over the years,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “The new upgrades will give it a fresh start and create new memories for generations to come.”
The Al MacInnis Sports Centre in Port Hood, named after the local hockey legend, is a central place for youth hockey and community cultural events. The centre received funding for a new roof and parking lot paving, a backup generator and dehumidifier and a new sound system.
Quotes:
“Being a self-funded facility with limited revenue streams, it has always been challenging to deal with major capital improvements required to maintain the arena in top operating condition. This injection of funds will ensure operational sustainability for years to come.”
— Lloyd MacDonald, Manager, Al MacInnis Sports Centre
Quick Facts:
- the centre received a grant of more than $505,000
- Port Hood native Al MacInnis was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 after a 23-year career in the NHL; he ranks third all-time in scoring by a defenceman
Additional Resources:
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future
Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage
Source : Provincial Release
