Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke was in Brandon Wednesday morning to announce grants that were approved through the Building Sustainable Communities Program.

In Western Manitoba 46 projects were approved with a price tag of $2.2 million.

The new pool in Boissevain picked up one of the largest grants and that was for $300,000. Work on the $1.2 million project is expected to start in August.

“Our government recognizes the importance of municipalities and community-based organizations in building thriving and sustainable communities across the province,” said Clarke. “Budget 2022: Recover Together is doubling the funding available to communities for projects that respond to their local and regional needs, and improve the quality of life for their citizens and promote community cohesion and well-being.”

 

Here’s the full list of projects approved in Southwestern Manitoba:

 

$23,974 for campground upgrades in Baldur;

$13,060 for fitness centre upgrades in Baldur;

$28,180 to renovate the community hall in Baldur;

$42,000 for ball diamond upgrades in Baldur;

$300,000 to build additional facility space at YMCA Brandon;

$37,500 to complete a feasibility study for a new outdoor aquatic centre in Brandon;

$75,000 to build multiple outdoor sports courts in Brandon;

$53,579 for restorations to the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon;

$4,810 to purchase equipment for the Brandon Seniors For Seniors Co-op;

$75,000 to complete a development plan and climate action plan in Brandon;

$15,000 for soccer field upgrades in Brandon;

$67,500 to complete a feasibility study for community centres in Brandon;

$75,000 to expand and develop sculpture gardens in Brandon;

$75,000 for recreation centre lighting upgrades in Killarney;

$5,350 for upgrades at the Melita Golf Club;

$10,600 for upgrades at the Legion Memorial Hall in Melita;

$300,000 to build a new outdoor aquatic centre in Boissevain;

$96,000 to upgrade the ice plant at the Boissevain Curling Club;

$8,450 for upgrades to the International Music Camp near Boissevain;

$20,070 for upgrades at Camp Koinonia near Boissevain;

$25,100 for upgrades at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp near Boissevain;

$12,150 for upgrades to the Deloraine Golf Club;

$12,919 to complete a feasibility study for an outdoor pool in Deloraine;

$37,000 for renovations to the clubhouse at the Glenboro Golf and Country Club;

$20,000 for upgrades to the heritage park in Glenboro;

$19,750 to develop community green space in Edrans;

$300,000 to upgrade the ice plant at the Wawanesa Recreation Centre;

$27,250 to review and update zoning by-law in Dunrea;

$22,782 for playground upgrades in Ninette;

$16,736 for upgrades to the range and education centre in Rivers;

$49,429 for ball diamond facility upgrades in Rivers;

$4,000 for restorations to the Rivers Train Station;

$11,254 for upgrades to the Rivers Business Corridor;

$11,345 for upgrades to the Oak Lake Beach pathway near Island Beach;

$4,670 for upgrades to the Oak Lake Golf Club;

$36,640 for upgrades to the Ox Cart Station Learning Centre in Oak Lake;

$75,000 to renovate the Souris Community Hall;

$8,500 to purchase maintenance equipment in Souris

$8,007 to purchase equipment for the Souris Glenwood Golf Course;

$20,000 for playground upgrades in Souris;

$75,000 for park upgrades in Pierson;

$29,257 for upgrades to the Pipestone Skating Rink;

$18,750 for upgrades to the Reston Community Rink;

$28,875 for recreation grounds upgrades in Virden;

$34,912 for Victoria Park upgrades in Virden; and

$10,000 for upgrades to the Virden Curling Club