The Town of Kerrobert is well underway fixing up several recreational sites thanks to the $147,000 they received through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Funding.

MLA Ken Francis visited the west central town this morning to share his enthusiasm for the project and gave credit where credit was due, stating that the Town of Kerrobert has been diligent in keeping up-to-date with funding opportunities.

Kerrobert Mayor, Wayne Mock, also expressed his excitement and gratitude for the funding and Town CAO, Tara Neumeier, said the application process was fairly streamlined and allowed them to tend to projects they otherwise would have had to delay.

“Many of these projects are very important to our residents so we are happy to be able to have the resources to now deal with them and to make some of our recreational facilities more enjoyable for everyone in Kerrobert,” said Neumeier.

Of the $147,000, $82,000 was allocated to fixing the pool basin, of which was starting to crumble and threatened the reopening of the facility all together. Another project that has been high on the ‘honey-do’ list for locals was fixing the heaters in the rink, which the Town has done ensuring spectators will be warm while watching their favourite winter sports.

Additionally, approximately $30,000 will be put towards the third ball diamond within the town, with $15,000 going towards a new fence and $15,000 going towards shale for the diamond. The Courthouse and the historical building which was the old library, will also receive funds for upkeep and general maintenance and presentation.

Bobbie Hebron, the recreation director for the Town, said she is excited to be able to have these projects completed and shared how the number of ball players has grown within the community and the third ball diamond will be well used and loved.

In addition to Kerrobert, Luseland also had a visit from MLA Ken Francis today to extend similar enthusiasm for the funding they received through the program, which is just shy of $90,000 for the small west central community.

Of the $90,000, $35,000 will go towards siding for the Mini Mall Municipally owned buildings and assets, and the remaining $54, 543 will be put towards pavement repairs.

Kerrobert Mayor, Wayne Mock and CAO, Tara Neumeier both stated they did not include paving in their MEEP funding application as it would have taken up the bulk of the money and these projects that have been hanging in the balance for upwards of 10 years, would have once again been delayed. Therefore, they wanted to tend to these projects now and continue to address the pavement concerns as they look to replace the cast iron pipes.