Brown Announces $750,000 in Funding for Searchmont
Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown at Searchmont Resort near Sault Ste. Marie.
Renovations to Improve Recreation and Tourism
SEARCHMONT, ON – Mike Brown, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin is pleased to announce that Searchmont will be receiving $750,000 in funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).
Searchmont Ski Association Inc. (SSAI) will be receiving this funding to complete the following renovations/ upgrades to their resort and ski hill:
- Complete hill remediation work
- Purchase snowmaking equipment and a groomer
- Upgrade mainlines and reservoir
- Upgrade groomer and the building for the groomer
- Upgrade the lifts and construct new lift buildings
- Terrain park improvements
“I am pleased that Searchmont has received this funding as it will ensure that the community, through the Ski Association, will now be able to make the most of winter recreation and the tourism it creates.” – Mike Brown, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin.
The Ontario government is committed in investing in our Northern Ontario communities. In 2011-2012 the Ontario Government increased funding to the NOHFC by $10 million for a total of $100 million.
Modern and reliable infrastructure is a cornerstone of building thriving, prosperous communities everywhere. The NOHFC Infrastructure and Community Development Program helps Northern communities make the investments necessary to improve critical infrastructure and develop partnerships that find effective ways to create jobs and improve economic prospects in the North.
For more information visit the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry website at http://www.mndmf.gov.on.ca. There are seven unique programs to help foster hope and opportunity across Northern Ontario.
