The City of Winnipeg announced Thursday that it will build a new outdoor basketball court at the Sinclair Park Community Center.
"The new outdoor basketball courts at Sinclair Park Community Center offer athletes of all ages and levels a place to stay active, hone their skills and build friendships through sport," says Kevin. Lamlou said. , Member of Parliament for northern Winnipeg.
Construction of the new court he will begin in June 2023 and is expected to open to the public in August 2023.
"This announcement is the result of five long years of trial and error. I would like to thank Councilor Ross Eadie for pushing our project to the finish line to fund our outdoor basketball court." I think," said Tracy Ball, president of Sinclair Park Community Center.
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"We have also made this court fully accessible so that the use of this court is unimpeded." Ball added.
Funding for this project comes from the COVID-19 Economic Response and Recovery Plan. The plan focuses on enhancing active transportation, improving local park infrastructure, and adding accessible recreational facilities to underserved areas of the city.
“Adding a new basketball court is a worthwhile investment as it is in demand and very well used by local residents. We are honored to have supported our talented and selfless volunteers to bring this three-year vision to life," said Eady.
The budget for all project costs is estimated at $290,000, with $286,000 of the project budget coming from the Commonwealth of Canada Community Building Fund and $4,000 from the City of Winnipeg.
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