Lincoln ON – (August 23, 2021) - The Town of Lincoln is pleased to receive Provincial and Federal funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which will allow four social infrastructure projects valued at $1.35 million to be completed over the next two years.
The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a $30-billion infrastructure program cost-shared between federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Designed to create long-term economic growth, build inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities, and support a low-carbon economy, the ICIP program assists communities in delivering vital services that foster greater social inclusion, improve the quality of life for residents and reflect local community needs.
The Town is receiving $860,000 through the Community, Culture, and Recreation stream of the ICIP program to improve access and the quality of priority community infrastructure projects. Additionally, $173,000 has been provided through the COVID-19 Resilience stream of the ICIP program to support quick-start, short-term projects that respond to the impacts of the pandemic. In total, the Town will receive $1.03 million in funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
“Investment in social infrastructure builds strong and dynamic communities, supports economic growth, celebrates diversity, and promotes community health and wellbeing,” said Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. “We are grateful to both the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada for continuing to invest in Lincoln and ensuring our residents have access to modern and accessible public amenities in their community.
Projects that will receive support through the ICIP programs include:
- Installation of inclusive playground equipment at Rotary Park (Beamsville)
- Addition of a drive-thru service window at the Lincoln Public Library (Beamsville)
- Installation of rubberized surfacing at playgrounds to increase accessibility (Community-wide)
- Addition of a children’s educational space at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre (Jordan)
Chief Administrative Officer Michael Kirkopoulos added that Town staff continues to identify, investigate and invest the necessary time and effort to apply for all funding programs that potentially offset municipal project costs and lead to direct and measurable community benefit. “As we have seen throughout the pandemic, culture and recreation facilities and assets are community imperatives that bring people together and help them to thrive and grow.”
In 2020, Town Council approved the necessary capital contributions required to support the playground resurfacing project. In addition to the upper-level government funding, the Town acknowledges the contributions of the Rotary Club of Lincoln (Rotary Park playground) as well as Wise Guys Charity Fund (children’s education space) for their commitment to the noted projects.
Please continue to visit our website, Lincoln.ca for information on Town programs and services. For information on current projects and initiatives, visit our engagement site, SpeakUpLincoln.ca
For information on Lincoln Public Library, visit lincoln.library.on.ca.
For information, please contact:
Sarah Ane, Associate Director, Recreation and Culture
Town of Lincoln
Direct: 905-563-2799 ext. 464
Cell: 905-401-4005
sane@lincoln.ca