Sault Ste. Marie Indian Friendship Centre and Township of Plummer Additional are receiving federal and provincial funding for renovation projects through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan.
The friendship centre is receiving $400,000 for the installation of a new HVAC system, while the Township of Plummer Additional will receive $100,000 for a number of retrofits, including:
- Separate entrance for administrative staff
- Creation of separate offices through the removal of an interior stairwell
- Installation of plexiglass barriers at reception area
- Intercom system,
- Signage
- New air filter system and air exchanger
- Touchless washroom features
On Tuesday, Canada and Ontario announced the doling out of $37.8 million in joint funding for a total of 35 water, recreational, community and educational infrastructure projects province-wide through the infrastructure plan.