After Two Decades of Band-Aids, Tache to See New Community Complex in Lorette

According to Taché Mayor Poirier, the Rural Municipality of Taché is providing the balance of eligible costs of this project. Out of the approximately $10 million the municipality may need, about $6.9 million would be taken from reserves built up over the years that also include money raised from grassroots fundraising such as the 36 Hour Hockey event hosted over 20 years ago and the Taché Library’s recent campaign efforts. The balance of approximately $3 million would be some form of long-term borrowing.

Poirier cautions that while the project is basically green lit there is still a bit of work needed by the municipal government to work out the details for their share of the financial commitment in order to make it fair to residents.

“The reason this is coming to fruition now is simple, our PC government is committed to getting things done!” said MLA Bob Lagasse, not holding back a jab to the opposition party. “Unlike the NDP, we keep our promises, and we don’t make promises we can’t keep. This new complex has both the plan and the secured funding necessary to move forward.”

“I have brought this project up with Premiers and Ministers with a warm reception on many occasions, showing them why it’s a great project and was a great fit for the ICIP program,” Lagasse added. “Premier Stefanson and my PC Caucus colleagues always agreed that this was a great initiative, but of course, things take time to get everything lined up.”

Lagasse said he also worked closely with the council and both the former and current mayors to ensure they were communicating “with accurate and timely information so that each level could get their requirements put together.” when we work together,” said Premier Heather Stefanson. “We are pleased to see the new Taché Community Centre project move forward that will benefit the local community for years to come.” we

“The reason this is coming to fruition now is simple, our PC government is committed to getting things done!” said MLA Bob Lagasse, not holding back a jab to the opposition party. “Unlike the NDP, we keep our promises, and we don’t make promises we can’t keep. This new complex has both the plan and the secured funding necessary to move forward.”

The arena will be approximately 62,000 square feet and include spectator seating. The arena portion of the new complex will replace the existing Lorette Arena, which has exceeded its useful life expectancy. The library will be approximately 8,000 square feet. There will also be an attached seniors’ resource facility.