New Vision For Downtown Bancroft

Ontario is helping the Town of Bancroft develop a plan to revitalize its downtown and boost economic development.

The province is providing $75,000 toward the Re-Developing Downtown Bancroft project. The funding will help develop a plan that identifies what initiatives are needed to attract investors, developers and private/public partnerships.

The funding is part of the Rural Economic Development Program, which invests in community-based projects in three priority areas:

• Improved access to health care services
• Revitalized communities and downtowns
• Enhanced skills training.
  

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"Today, the Town of Bancroft is one step closer to making its downtown even more attractive, helping ensure its long-term economic vitality," said Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Leona Dombrowsky. "This project will serve as a model for other rural communities in Ontario."

"This project will help us capitalize on major opportunities to attract new residents, enhance our tourism infrastructure and increase opportunities for local business owners," said Lloyd Churchill, Mayor, Town of Bancroft.

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• Since 2003, Ontario has invested $65 million in 199 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.
  

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Learn more about the Town of Bancroft.

Find out how you can revitalize your downtown.

For more information, contact:

Sherry Persaud, Minister's Office, 416-326-6439
Brent Ross, Communications Branch, 416-326-9342