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Ear Falls Builds A New Multi-Use Centre, Creates Jobs
September 15, 2009
McGuinty Government Boosts Local Economy, Improves Community Infrastructure
NEWS
Construction of a new multi-use centre in Ear Falls will give residents easier access to municipal services and create about 120 jobs.
Scheduled to open in March 2011 with Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) assistance, the centre will include municipal offices, meeting and training spaces, a day care, public library, tourist information centre, museum and fire hall.
It will also incorporate energy-efficient heating and ventilation systems to help reduce operational costs and provide a safe and healthy centre for staff and visitors.
QUOTES
“Constructing a new multi-use centre will replace outdated municipal facilities and provide the community with the proper infrastructure it needs to support community growth, economic development and enhance the quality of life of area residents.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry and Chair of the NOHFC.
QUICK FACTS
- Under its Infrastructure and Community Development Program, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is investing $1,691,548 in this project.
- Visit Ear Falls
- Read about NOHFC programs
Michel Lavoie, Communications Branch, 705-564-7125
ontario.ca/north-news
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