The provincial government is providing $3 million to Mount Allison University to put towards construction of a multi-sport complex.
The facility, expected to open in 2030, will serve the university's 2,400 students as well as the 14,500 residents of the Tantramar area.
"Being active makes a real difference in people's lives; it helps you feel better, stay healthier and be at your best," said Post-Secondary Education and Training Minister Jean-Claude D'Amours. "By giving students and families in Tantramar a place to stay active, we're helping prevent illness, support mental health and take pressure off our health-care system. This is an investment in people - and in a healthier New Brunswick."
The fully accessible, $30-million complex will feature a playing surface of about 2,400 square metres (26,000 square feet), a walking track, multiple court configurations and multi-purpose space.
"Mount Allison is grateful for the Province of New Brunswick's support for this important project," said university president and vice-chancellor Ian Sutherland. "Our new multi-sport complex is an investment in the health, well-being and future of students, our university, and the broader Tantramar community. It will create a dynamic, accessible space that supports varsity and recreational athletics, strengthens community connections, and serves the region for generations to come."
