N.S. announces $4.5 million to move sports facilities in Cape Breton

Two sports fields and the accompanying facilities in a Cape Breton community will be moved and rebuilt at a cost of $4.5 million.

Provincial Business Minister Geoff MacLellan announced the funding today in New Waterford, saying the move is necessary to make way for a new community hub.

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An artificial turf soccer field, tennis courts, and three outbuildings at the current site will be moved to MacKinnon Field, while a grass soccer field at MacKinnon Field will be moved to nearby Colliery Lands Park.

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The province says with the funding confirmed, the relocation of MacKinnon Field and Colliery Lands Park can now go to the council of Cape Breton Regional Municipality for final approval.

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Construction on the new athletic facilities is expected to begin next spring.

They will continue to be owned by the municipality.