News Release: The Government of Canada invests in community building in Rothesay, NB.

March 20, 2025

The Government of Canada invests in community building in Rothesay, NB.

Rothesay, New Brunswick, March 20, 2025 — An investment of $7,000,000 will support the refurbishment and repurposing of the over 50-year-old Rothesay Arena as a multiuse recreation facility serving the broad Rothesay community and the nearby town of Quispamsis. Announced by MP Wayne Long and Mayor Nancy Grant, this project will greatly help to expand the recreational services in the community.

The Rothesay Intergenerational Community Complex will be an important gathering place and once the project is completed the community will be able to continue to enjoy this important recreational space with its new energy efficient and environmentally friendly features.

By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.

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“Community buildings are invaluable parts of our societies. They bring people together, they help us learn, they help us stay healthy – they make communities whole. This new and improved Intergenerational Community Complex will serve the residents of Rothesay for years to come and I am proud that the federal government was able to deliver on this important project.” – Wayne Long, Member of Parliament, Saint John – Rothesay

“This is an important piece of the whole project, which will be a new Rothesay Arena and conversion of the old arena into a green, efficient building housing much needed indoor court space, and space for multicultural, Intergenerational community activities. We are very excited to receive this funding today for commencement of the Rothesay Intergenerational Community Centre project.” – Dr. Nancy Grant, Mayor of Rothesay