Virden Hosts Sod Turning for New Regional Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility

Brandon, April 30, 2010 – Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, was pleased to participate in the official sod turning ceremony to officially break ground on the Town of Virden’s new Regional Multi-Purpose Recreational facility.

Funding has been provided by the Federal and Provincial Governments and by a generous $1.5 million dollar gift from the Richardson Foundation.  The new facility will include a 1200 seat hockey arena, a 500 seat banquet hall, a fitness facility, a walking track, a four sheet curling club as well as administrative, retail and concession areas.

“Modern and reliable infrastructure investments, such as the Virden multiplex recreational facility, create jobs and help ensure that Manitoba communities continue to thrive,” said MP Tweed. 

The new facility will assist the community’s ability to host major events, conferences and meetings while increasing tourism and economic development in the area.