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The Government of Canada is funding a multi-million-dollar renovation of the Heritage Common community centre in Hepburn.
The $2,381,621 investment is part of the federal government’s $1.5-billion Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
According to Infrastructure Canada, the five-year program funds green and accessible retrofits, repairs and upgrades to existing public community buildings, as well as the construction of new publicly accessible community buildings in underserved and high-needs communities across Canada.
The upgrades coming to Heritage Common will include replacing the roof with the addition of insulation, replacing windows with energy-efficient models and replacing old light fixtures with power-saving LED lighting. Solar panels will also be installed to help offset the cost of electricity, and automated door openers will be added to the main entrance to improve accessibility.
According to Infrastructure Canada, the modifications will cut the facility’s energy consumption by 22.2 per cent and its greenhouse gas emissions by 229 tonnes per year.
The project is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 2024.
Since May of 2021, sports, events, cultural gatherings and recreational activities in Hepburn have all been held at Heritage Common. The venue’s website boasts that it can accommodate “literally, any event.”
Deidra Prosofsky, mayor of Hepburn, said the new investment is crucial for the facility’s long-term viability.
“Heritage Common will be the heart of our community by providing a space for residents of all ages to feel included and connected for years to come.” Prosofsky said.
The estimated overall project cost is $2,977,026, and the town will pay about $595,405.
Hepburn is located about 46 kilometres north of Saskatoon.