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Title:

Sydney Curling Club - Capital Build Project

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project involves the construction of a new curling facility to replace an aging and unsuitable building and to support the continued delivery of recreational programming. The new facility will provide modern, accessible spaces designed to accommodate year‑round community use and growing participation in the sport. The project will enhance access to inclusive recreational opportunities and support active living for residents across the community.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

The project will result in a net‑zero-ready, accessible, and year‑round recreational facility that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions while expanding equitable access to sport, recreation, and community programming. The enhanced capacity and inclusive design will support participation by individuals of all abilities, strengthen community well‑being, enable the hosting of regional and national events, and provide lasting social and economic benefits for Cape Breton while ensuring the long‑term sustainability of a vital community asset.

Location:

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, CA

Reference Number:

278-2025-2026-Q4-00070

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sydney Curling Club

Program:

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to improve the condition and broad availability of community buildings across Canada for the benefit of high-needs communities and equity-seeking groups, while also making the buildings ‘greener’ - more energy efficient, lower carbon, resilient, and high performing in the context of climate change. The program focuses explicitly on community buildings with a recognition that these structures and spaces are at the heart of community vitality; they are the places where Canadians gather and mingle, where they access essential services, where they learn and play. The quality and availability of these buildings – along with the services that they provide – make a meaningful difference for fostering inclusion in society and combating systemic inequities. Investments in repairs and construction of infrastructure are also intended to help communities to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 by supporting jobs and economic growth.

Further, the program aligns with Canada’s strengthened climate plan to build and adapt buildings to reduce carbon emissions; and it includes assessment and prompts that seek to quantify GHG emissions reduction, advance best practices in GHG mitigation measures, foster awareness and alignment to green building standards nationally, while encouraging best practices in building design for climate change resilience.

The GICB program will provide eligible recipients with funding for community buildings that will ultimately make them more green (climate focused), improve social inclusion and build back better, while contributing to the economic recovery.