St. Paul Misses Out on $8.3 Million Grant for Clancy Richard — But Council Isn’t Backing Down
St. Paul will not receive federal funding for upgrades to Clancy Richard Arena — but Mayor Glenn Anderson says that does not mean the project is over.
The Town was hoping for approximately $8.3 million in federal support.
“It would’ve been really nice in my mind to have that… about $8.3 million for the Clancy upgrades,” Anderson said. “And no, we’re not successful in it.”
Infrastructure Still Needs Attention
Anderson pointed out that much of St. Paul’s recreation infrastructure is decades old.
“We know our infrastructure in recreation is ageing. It’s all from the sixties,” he said. “The swimming pool is from the eighties after the fire.”
Council Looking at Other Options
Rather than abandoning the upgrades, Anderson says council is already pivoting.
“When you get denied, it doesn’t mean you give up. That’s not what you’re elected for,” he said. “We’re already looking at other avenues. What other opportunities for grants or loans are there?”
He said the end goal has not changed.
“The goal is still gonna be the same. You want to improve the community while you’re here,” Anderson said. “We’re not giving up.”
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St. Paul Misses Out on $8.3 Million Grant for Clancy Richard — But Council Isn’t Backing Down
St. Paul will not receive federal funding for upgrades to Clancy Richard Arena — but Mayor Glenn Anderson says that does not mean the project is over.
The Town was hoping for approximately $8.3 million in federal support.
“It would’ve been really nice in my mind to have that… about $8.3 million for the Clancy upgrades,” Anderson said. “And no, we’re not successful in it.”
Infrastructure Still Needs Attention
Anderson pointed out that much of St. Paul’s recreation infrastructure is decades old.
“We know our infrastructure in recreation is ageing. It’s all from the sixties,” he said. “The swimming pool is from the eighties after the fire.”
Council Looking at Other Options
Rather than abandoning the upgrades, Anderson says council is already pivoting.
“When you get denied, it doesn’t mean you give up. That’s not what you’re elected for,” he said. “We’re already looking at other avenues. What other opportunities for grants or loans are there?”
He said the end goal has not changed.
“The goal is still gonna be the same. You want to improve the community while you’re here,” Anderson said. “We’re not giving up.”
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