Winnipeg, MB – The Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and the City of Winnipeg today announced a project that will bring new recreational amenities to the community of northwest Winnipeg. The project at Adsum Park will include the addition of a new 3,000-square-foot accessible spray pad and other park features.
“With its new pathways, picnic furniture, and spray pad, the revitalized Adsum Park will offer families a fun place to get outside, cool off, and create long-lasting memories,” said Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. “In partnership with provinces and municipalities, our Government continues to invest in modern recreation infrastructure that keeps our communities vibrant and healthy.”
“As part of Budget 2022, we more than doubled the Building Sustainable Communities fund to $26 million, in order to support even more local projects in communities across our province,” said Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke. “Congratulations to the group bringing the spray pad at Adsum Park, that will bring fun and joy for summers to come in the Maples.”
“Community projects of this scale are possible when various levels of government work together for the benefit of Winnipeggers,” said Devi Sharma, City Councillor for Old Kildonan. “Spray pads offer affordable fun during our beautiful summers, and I know that families in our community are going to enjoy this amenity for years to come.”
“As president of Maples Community Centre, I know the entire community is excited about this new outdoor spray pad and picnic area,” said Derek Dabee, President, Maples Community Centre. “We are thankful to Councillor Devi Sharma for initiating and leading the project and to the Province of Manitoba and the Government of Canada for their partnership.”
In addition to a new accessible spray pad, the project will include asphalt pathways and seating areas, fencing, benches, picnic tables, bike rack, shade structures, and upgraded landscaping. Construction is anticipated to start in spring 2023 and the spray pad will be open to the public in summer 2024.
The Council-approved budget for the project is $1 million, with $400,000 of the project budget funded through the federal Canada Community Building Fund, $300,000 from the provincial Building Sustainable Communities Program, and $300,000 from the City’s Land Dedication Reserve Fund.
