A partnership that represents dozens of community groups and sports organizations will be applying to the federal and provincial governments for funding to build a $60 million, multi-sport indoor facility in Hamilton.
City councillors have voted to provide a letter supporting the Hamilton Collaborative Partnership Group’s application through the Canada Infrastructure Program.
If the funding request were successful, the collaborative’s Kevin Gonci told the emergency and community services committee that upper levels of government would provide $44 million towards construction of a 200,000 square foot facility.
The collaborative itself would invest a further $8 million.
Gonci says they envision building the facility in a “strategic” growth area, such as Binbrook, Winona or Waterdown.
Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clark said finding suitable land was the largest hurdle, adding that “I’ve been scratching my head going through files” trying to identify a suitable location.
The city will also be submitting dozens of projects worth more than $300 million for funding consideration under the community, culture and recreation stream of the Canada Infrastructure Program.