Langley Advance

Langley City's outdoor pool will be spiffed up thanks to some federal cash. Langley MP Mark Warawa has announced federal funding that will give Al Anderson Memorial Pool a facelift.

The renovations to the pool building will include the addition of a family change room, providing better accessibility to patrons, as well as a multi-purpose room making year round programming a possibility.  "The Al Anderson Memorial Pool is an important part of our community. It brings us together as families, friends and neighbours to learn new skills, get fit and healthy, and have fun," Warawa said.

On behalf of Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, Warawa unveiled the funding that will improve the pool while strengthening economic opportunities in the City. Funding for Al Anderson Memorial Pool upgrades is being provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a job creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.



City officials and staff accepted funding from MP Mark Warawa.

"Our Government's investment in the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program is creating jobs for Canadians, while encouraging greater participation in physical education and the use of recreational facilities," said Warawa. "Investing in Al Anderson Memorial Pool will help the government stimulate the economy, enhance services and the lives of local families, and contribute to their health and quality of life."

The federal is contributing $578,474 to the $1.75 million project. The City of Langley is contributing $1,174, 479. "We here in the City of Langley are very fortunate to have received strong support from the federal government for a number of projects that will benefit all our citizens," City of Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender said. "This RInC funding for Al Anderson Pool expansion and renovation will be a tremendous help in our being able to move the project forward this year. We want to thank our MP Mark Warawa and his staff for their efforts in getting our application in on time and more importantly in securing the funds."

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. According to the federal govnerment, it will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.

RInC is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada's multi-faceted stimulus plan that will ensure a quick recovery from the current economic downturn. Western Economic Diversification Canada is delivering the initiative in the four western provinces.

For more on Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit: www.actionplan.gc.ca.