Groundbreaking Ceremony Taking Place Today Near First Street and Veteran's Way
Brandon, MB – On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the City of Brandon will host an official ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of major construction for the Outdoor Field Sports Complex (OFSC), located at 1st Street & Veterans Way.
The Outdoor Field Sports Complex is jointly funded by all three levels of government with Federal funding of $3,961,384, Provincial funding of $4,170,103, and City of Brandon funding of $3,401,974.
Please note that as the location is an active construction site, hard hats and high visibility bests are required on site. Please ensure to have the appropriate safety equipment to attend.
WHAT: Outdoor Field Sports Complex Ground-Breaking Ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
· 2:30 p.m. Opening Remarks
· 3:00 p.m. Photo op
· 3:10 p.m. Media Scrum
WHERE: Veteran’s Way, South of Brandon Correctional Centre, Brandon, MB
WHO: The Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba
Mayor Jeff Fawcett, City of Brandon
Statement from Federal Government to be read by Perry Roque, Director of Parks & Recreation Services