Federal infrastructure funds support stadium renos

UVic’s Centennial Stadium will get a badly needed upgrade with financial support from the federal government.

The Hon. Gary Lunn, Minister of State for Sport and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, on behalf of the Hon. Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced the funding on Sept. 21.

The renos include removal and replacement of all stadium seating, purchase of a new scoreboard and sound system and rehabilitation of the adjoining field to create a new multi-purpose sports field and address current capacity issues. “This project will further cement UVic’s well-earned reputation as a leader in physical education and post-secondary sports,” says Lunn.

“The University of Victoria is very grateful for this investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan,” says UVic President David Turpin. “Not only will our athletes and their supporters benefit from better facilities, the many community groups that use Centennial Stadium for their athletic competitions and events will enjoy the improved venue as well.”

The government is providing one-third of the $1-million project under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.