Caraquet – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie‒Bathurst, Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Bernard Thériault, Mayor of Caraquet, announced a joint investment of $22.5 million to build the new Centre régional des générations in Caraquet.
This investment will enable the replacement of the Colisée Léopold-Foulem, an aging piece of infrastructure, with a new, modern facility that will better meet the needs of the region’s residents. The new centre will include an indoor NHL-sized arena with 600 seats, a multi-lane walking track, changing rooms and a canteen. The new facilities will also include indoor space for Caraquet’s outdoor club, including rental storage lockers and restrooms in addition to a multipurpose community space and administrative area.
The new centre will improve access to safe and quality recreational infrastructure for the residents of Caraquet and the communities that surround it. By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, building resilient communities and improving the lives of Canadians.
“The new Centre regional des générations will enable residents of Caraquet and surrounding communities to have access to high-quality recreational infrastructure where they can practice their favourite sport and socialize. The community has been talking about this project for a long time – and we’re proud to be a part of making it happen.” Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities