A neighbourhood hub in Fall River is getting some upgrades to make it greener and more accessible.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Darrell Samson and LWF Firemen’s Association Board Chair Paul Adlakha announced Thursday that the federal government is investing almost $385,000 dollars to renovate the Lakeview-Windsor Junction-Fall River Community Hall.
It’s through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
The LWF Firemen’s Association is also contributing about $66,000 and the Ratepayers’ Association is contributing $30,000.
According to a release, Samson and Adlakha said this project will allow the space to be used year-round plus it more accessible and energy efficient.
The project will include the installation of energy efficient doors and windows, new heat pumps, improved insulation, and new rooftop solar panels.
Fully accessible entrances, exits and washrooms will also be added to the hall, and will connect the building to municipal water infrastructure, eliminating its reliance on well water.
In a statement, Samson, on behalf of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, said, “For almost 60 years, LWF Hall has been a staple in our neighbourhood, originally as a fire hall and now as a community hub. The upgrades announced today will ensure that LWF Hall will help keep our community vibrant and engaged by continuing to host open and accessible community events, while reducing its environmental footprint and helping our country achieve our climate goals.”
Adlakha said, “Thanks to this incredible program at Infrastructure Canada – the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program – we now have the ability to do a complete renovation the way it should be done – from the ground up with professional contractors. The result will be exciting for the community – and plans are underway for a grand reopening later this summer. So please stay tuned!”
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