The Ontario government provided more than $1.5 million to the City of Elliot Lake yesterday for upgrades to the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre municipal pool, helping to create jobs, protect the economy and promote health and well-being in Northern Ontario.
“Our government is helping northern communities upgrade recreational infrastructure,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth.
“Important community hubs, such as the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre, contribute to the overall quality of life of northerners and bring economic opportunities to their municipalities. Through our funding, we are supporting the development of an energy efficient and vibrant aquatic centre in Elliot Lake that will service the community for generations to come.”
The City of Elliot Lake received $1,581,651 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to repair and renovate the municipal pool.
The project included updates to the electrical, mechanical and piping systems, installation of new concrete decking and tiles, and refurbishment of the ceiling structure.
The upgrades provide a safe and accessible facility for residents and visitors and enable the community to increase its pool programming and further host competitions and other events.
“The support from the NOHFC and Ontario government has been essential in helping us renew the Reuben Yli-Juuti Centre for continued use well into the future,” said Elliot Lake Mayor, Andrew Wannan.
“The pool is a cornerstone of our community, especially for our aging population, providing a space that supports health, vitality and overall well-being. We’re truly grateful for this investment in a facility that means so much to so many.”
“Opportunity like this will give families and friends of Elliot Lake and area years of enjoyment and possibilities for future generations,” said Bill Rosenberg, MPP for Algoma Manitoulin.
“This safe, accessible aquatic centre will provide and become an essential and vibrant piece of Elliot Lake’s future, congratulations.”
The NOHFC fosters economic growth, job creation and workforce development throughout the North, benefiting communities of all sizes, both rural and urban, including Indigenous communities. Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $905 million in 7,309 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $2.8 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 11,210 jobs
