— The town of Hampton reaches a significant milestone in the community’s journey towards its new multipurpose facility. On October 26, the Summit Centre, a hub for wellness, recreation and community connection, officially launches with a Grand Opening event.
“This is an amazing achievement for our community. After years of hard work, careful planning, and fundraising, this beautiful new facility is ready to serve our community.” said Mayor Bob Doucet.
“We’ve named it the Summit Centre not just because it’s the highest point in town, but because it’s a symbol of the perseverance, and determination of our community to reach this incredible new height.”
The new centre includes an NHL-size rink, walking track, community room, canteen/kitchen, panoramic-view patio, soccer field, and a dog park. Design features focus on accessibility and opportunities for community connection. The centre also includes a specially commissioned artwork by Emma Hassencahl-Perley which marks the town’s first indigenous public art. Indigenous place names from the local area identify the 6 dressing rooms; accompanying QR codes link to audio recordings by the Kehkimin Language school that provide pronunciation and definition of each place name.
“The opening of the Summit Centre marks an exciting milestone for Hampton and the region,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation.
“By investing in community infrastructure, we’re improving the quality of life of residents today, while laying the foundation for future growth and opportunity for young people.”
The Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
“The new Summit Centre brings a state-of-the-art multipurpose facility to Hampton, where residents of the community and surrounding areas will be able to gather and enjoy a wide variety of activities. The Government of Canada is proud to invest in recreational facilities like this that help build stronger and more inclusive communities.”
The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Member of Parliament for Saint John–Kennebecasis
Quick facts
The $28-million facility was made possible with $8.3 million in funding from the Government of Canada and $6 million in funding from the Province of New Brunswick through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This joint Canada-New Brunswick Integrated Bilateral Agreement focuses on improved access to quality community, cultural and recreational infrastructure in Canadian municipalities.
The project also saw an impressive $4 million raised through a capital campaign, with donations and dedications from local businesses, residents and community groups helping to shape the future of this important community space.
Contacts: For more information (media only), please contact:
Riley Cosman – Communications Coordinator, Town of Hampton. Email: riley@hampton.ca
