(Ohsweken) July 4, 2009 - Residents of Six Nations of the Grand River will soon have a new sports field thanks to a joint federal and provincial investment of $684, 000.  The announcement was made today by Brant MP Phil McColeman, Brant MPP Dave Levac and Chief Bill Montour.

“On behalf of the Six Nations of the Grand River we would like to thank Mr. Dave Levac and Mr. Phil McColeman, our members of the Ontario Legislature and Federal Government for this contribution,” said Chief Montour.  “It is much appreciated for allowing our vision to be realized. Recreation is the center point in creating a sustainable, healthy, happy community.”

The funding is being made available through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program and Recreation Ontario.  The programs are designed to provide timely, targeted stimulus to the economy through investments that will spur construction activity related to existing recreational infrastructure. Beyond economic stimulus and job creation, renewing, rehabilitating and modernizing our recreational infrastructure has the additional benefit of encouraging higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building.

"This investment will support Six Nations residents in building a healthier community, and at the same time allow our economies to remain strong," said MPP Dave Levac.

“This project stimulates the economy, and encourages physical health and well being all at the same time, it’s worth celebrating,” said MP Phil McColeman.  “Our government is proud to support recreational infrastructure.”

The Six Nations Sports Field project is one of 758 projects across Ontario worth a total joint federal and provincial investment of more than $380 million.  Projects were selected on the basis of merit and construction readiness.