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SHEDIAC (CNB) – The new Shediac Multipurpose Centre was officially opened today.

The event was attended by Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams, Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen and Shediac Mayor Raymond Cormier.

“Today's celebration is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when provincial, federal and local governments work together," said Williams. "This new centre will serve the entire community, demonstrating the importance of investing in all corners of our province."

Williams was speaking on behalf of Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud.

"As a result of our investment in the Shediac Multipurpose Centre, local residents and families have access to a high-quality community facility," said Goguen. "Our support for the development of this project is rooted in the knowledge that modern, sustainable community infrastructure is essential to a community's long-term growth and development."

Goguen was appearing on behalf of Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and la Francophonie.

"The official opening of the Shediac Multipurpose Centre is an important step for our citizens, who can now enjoy a new high-quality community facility,” said Cormier. “In addition to being a great facility for the public, the centre will play an important role for the private sector, as it is a great venue for holding training, meetings and banquets.

“The Shediac Multipurpose Centre will be a tool for economic and community development that will serve local residents as well as people from outside the community, and it will contribute to the economic development of the greater Shediac area."

The $3.5-million project involved the construction of a 1,404-square-metre (15,600-square-foot) multi-purpose community building located on the festival grounds next to the arena. This facility will be available for use by the Town of Shediac as well as by the rural community for business meetings, cultural and tourism events and other community activities.

The federal government invested $1.6 million through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund, while the provincial government contributed $400,000.