CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Ontario Invests in Stadium for Hamilton

Published on January 30, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


Hamilton - The Ontario government is providing additional support to help the City of Hamilton solidify a location for a soccer stadium for the Pan Am Games.

The City of Hamilton is receiving $22.5 million in additional funding to renovate Ivor Wynne Stadium. The McGuinty government will make this one-time payment to the City for this purpose.

This investment will help Hamilton gain a facility that will provide youth and adults further opportunities to engage in sports and recreation activities. The renovation of the stadium will benefit the community for generations to come and boost the local economy.

This significant investment is a part of the McGuinty government's five-year Open Ontario plan to create new opportunities for jobs and economic growth.

QUOTES

"This is a great day for Hamilton. This investment will boost the local economy, create jobs and help the City of Hamilton provide a stadium that benefits the community for generations to come."

Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP, Hamilton Mountain

"I'm excited for the community. This investment means a FIFA sanctioned soccer field, a world class venue for the 30,000 kids playing soccer and availability for extensive community use. This is a true Pan Am legacy for our community.

- Ted McMeekin, MPP, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale

QUICK FACTS

The Pan American (Pan Am) Games is a multi-sport competition, held every four years, with athletes from the Caribbean, Central America, South America and North America.

This funding is in addition to the previously announced funding from the federal and provincial governments for the Pan Am stadium.

Ivor Wynne stadium was originally constructed in 1930 to host the British Empire Games and has stood as an Hamilton icon ever since.

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