Steinbach unveils plan for new events centre
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Construction of a new 2,500-seat events centre has been announced for Steinbach.
The Manitoba city of about 20,000 is in need: high school students have to travel to Winnipeg for graduation ceremonies because none of the facilities in Steinbach is big enough for such gatherings.
The new Southeast Event Centre will be able to host trade shows, concerts, ice events and recreational activities, officials said Monday.
Mayor Earl Funk called it a “historic moment” for the southern Manitoba city.
Construction on the $42.5-million project is expected to begin summer 2022.
Once completed, the downtown hub will connect to the T.G. Smith Centre rink complex and Steinbach Curling Club.
The federal government is investing almost $10 million in the project through its infrastructure program; the province will contribute $7.9 million; the city has pledged $10 million. The remainder will be raised through private funding.
Steinbach had applied for federal funding in October 2019.
“We are excited to take our vision to the next level in creating a community meeting place where we can connect, laugh, play, rain or shine, hot or cold,” said Grant Lazaruk, president of the events centre.
“We want this facility to unite our community under one roof, 365 days a year.”
Tory MLA Kelvin Goertzen (Steinbach) attended Monday’s announcement.
“Local leaders and residents have dreamed of a new event centre for many years, as a place where we could cheer on our favourite team, hear local performers and hold special events,” he said in a news release.
The events centre will operate the venue, while the city will retain ownership.