The federal and provincial governments each giving an additional million for the Garcelon Civic Center to ensure the project gets done, on budget and on time. A news release from the province states the support is in addition to the project originally announced in 2009. That included $6.2 million from Infrastructure Canada'as Building Canada Fund, $6.2 million from the province of New Brunswick and $5.2 million by the Town of St. Stephen.
MP for South-West New Brunswick John Williamson says, "Investments in projects likr the Garcelon Civic Centre help provide important services to the community and businesses, strengthen the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents." Williamson also stated that job creation and economic growth have always been the main focus of his government.
Premier David Alward tells Tide News the Garcelon and the new hotel will have a significant economic impact on the community. He says, "What that means to solidify the economy and in downtown St. Stephen is exceptional. It means that people can be working in St. Stephen and that is great news for the area."
Alward, who lives in Woodstock, says the impact of their local Civic Center has been phenomenal for his community.
The announcement was followed by a tour of the Civic Centre site in downtown St. Stephen in which Premier Alward, Williamson, and MLA Curtis Malloch were given a tour, among others present, of the soon-to-be arena and pool.
