Lake Country to Get $5M for Multi-Generational Activity Ctr.

The District of Lake Country will receive $5 million through the Federal Gas Tax Fund as administered by UBCM for a Multi-Generational Activity Centre (MAC). This project will create new and enhance existing community space to provide a place for complementary activities and groups in the heart of the Lake Country town centre at the NEXUS. The NEXUS means hub; and is the home for the Winfield Arena, Curling Rink, Seniors’ Centre as well as the Food Bank and McCarthy Park.

The innovative purpose-built, flexible community facility will provide a centrally-located place for the Lake Country Boys and Girls Club and sustainable community activity programming for the growing municipality. The project consists of a new two storey, 7,000 sq. ft. multi-functional building (the MAC) as well as renovations to the Winfield Arena and Senior’s Centre. The improvements will serve to better integrate the distinct spaces contributing to a vibrant healthy community. The MAC will include daycare spaces with outdoor play areas, youth activity spaces, washrooms, office, reception, tech lab, maker lab, art studio and kitchen, plus parking. Additionally, renovations are planned for the existing Seniors’ Centre and Winfield Arena to address accessibility issues and create dynamic places for people to gather, recreate and socialize.

The total cost of the project is estimated at $6 million, with the District of Lake Country contributing $1 million and the Federal Gas Tax Fund contributing $5 million. This project supports the federal program’s national objectives of productivity and economic growth, a clean environment and strong cities and communities. Detailed design and engineering will begin immediately with the goal of having the construction work complete by November 30, 2019.
Each year, the Government of Canada provides over $278 million in funding for local government infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Federal Gas Tax Fund. The Union of BC Municipalities administers the Federal Gas Tax Fund in British Columbia in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.