One Million Dollar Day

You all know that Talisman Centre is getting a new roof system in 2010 (right?). Well, today it was announced that we have funding to complete some other much-needed improvements as well! (Hello, new locker rooms!)

Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, was at Talisman Centre today to announce that Talisman Centre would receive some federal funding towards the facility enhancement project, under the the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

The Lindsay Park Sports Society will receive total RInC funding of $1,000,000 to modernize Talisman Centre via renovations that include mechanical, electrical and lighting systems and upgraded locker rooms, weight-room floor and the sound system.

Robin Mitchell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Talisman Centre expressed his gratitude for the funding. “Talisman Centre is about to embark on a year-long multi-million dollar facility enhancement project that will see the replacement of the existing roof system with a new roof that will be much more energy efficient. Because of this funding, we are now able to complete other enhancements, including the much-needed renovation of our locker rooms. We’re really excited about the opportunities this funding has given us, and we couldn’t be more grateful. By the end of this construction project, Talisman Centre will truly be among the best sports facilities in North America.”

Talisman Centre has wanted to upgrade the locker rooms, lighting, flooring, etc. for some time. We're excited that we now have the means and the opportunity to make these upgrades, and have them ready for 2011!