AJAX: All three levels of government will provide funds to improve two recreation facilities in Ajax.
Mark Holland, Member of Parliament for Ajax, on behalf of Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Rod Phillips, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ajax, on behalf of Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Shaun Collier, Mayor of the Town of Ajax, announced the joint funding
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.3 million toward these projects through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan.
The Government of Ontario is contributing over $1.1 million, while the Town of Ajax is providing over $895,000 to these projects. The first project is the retrofit of the Ajax Community Centre basketball court.
Work includes replacing court pavement, upgrading lighting, and making the court more accessible to improve public safety. The second project is the renovation of the cricket clubhouse and pitch at the Downtown Ajax Sports Campus.
Improvements include the replacement of the clubhouse roof, and updating change rooms, washrooms, and the kitchen. The facility will also undergo extensive upgrades that will improve accessibility, modify spectator seating, entranceways and walkways, enhance signage and lighting, and renovate practice facilities.
This project will greatly improve the quality of cricket facilities while ensuring that all community members can enjoy watching, learning, and playing cricket for years to come.
Mark Holland said: “The investments provides tremendous opportunities for our community. This will help Ajax residents stay active, engage in outdoor sports, host events that bring the community together and stimulate the local economy.”