St. Lawrence Parks Commission Receives $ 5 Million in Ontario Government Funding – Kingston | The Canadian News

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission has received significant funding from the provincial government.

More than $ 5 million is being invested in the SLPC to help repair and rehabilitate its facilities.

$ 3.1 million of those funds will go directly to Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area, where some much-needed repairs will take place.

“When the COVID-19 outbreak began, Ontario’s tourism industry was one of the first and hardest hit,” says Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Cultural Industries.

“By supporting the St. Lawrence Parks Commission with the capital funds they need, we can ensure that the thousands of acres of parks and attractions along the St. Lawrence Corridor remain world-class destinations that provide safe opportunities. and suitable for the family to enjoy the nature of Ontario. “

Repairs to be carried out at Brown’s Bay include:

• Construction of a new accessible and gender neutral canteen and restrooms / changing rooms to replace older facilities on site.
• Reconstruction of a portion of the boardwalk along Brown’s Bay Beach to ensure visitor safety, including the creation of a perched beach and ramps to help guests with mobility issues enter the water
• Construction of a new wastewater disposal system to replace obsolete infrastructure, in accordance with current environmental regulations of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

“I am pleased to be a part of today’s announcement at Brown’s Bay Beach, where we will finally see the much-needed revitalization,” says Steve Clark, MPP of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

“This property has a long history in our community and the capital investments announced today to the St. Lawrence Parks Commission will provide a new dining room and facilities on site, a new beach and other infrastructure improvements, and will ensure that it continues to be a destination for local residents and visitors to the region ”.

Along with the Brown’s Bay repairs, the funds will be used to:

• Repair and security upgrades of critical equipment and fleet assets
• Road and terrain repairs to maintain roads and ensure the safety of visitors and staff
• Maintenance dredging within the Crysler Park Marina basin and main channel
• Electrical Service Repairs to Address Critical Health, Safety and Compliance Issues in Upper Canada Village

Over the next three years, Ontario will invest more than $ 400 million in new initiatives to support tourism, culture, sports and recreation, as announced in the 2021 budget.

This is based on $ 225 million in previously announced investments, bringing the total to $ 625 million since the pandemic began.

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