A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program from the federal government and the provincial government.
The new centre will be connected to the new Abegweit Connects community building, and give Islanders a new space to play, learn, get healthy, and come together.
The net-zero facility will also be home for sports games, year-round celebrations, and other regional events.
It will also provide space for all Islanders to connect with Mi’kmaw language, storytelling, and culture.
In cases of extreme climate events, the building will be used as a warming and cooling centre for all residents in the region.
