Alderwood’s Sir Adam Beck ice rink is finally receiving some badly-needed and tender loving care.

A new roof and upgrades for Norseman Community Pool and improvements to Sir Adam Beck and Rosedale artificial ice rinks are in the books thanks to funding by all three levels of government.

The Government of Canada is investing $3.6 million in the renovations, the Ontario government has pledged some $3 million and the City of Toronto spending $2.4 towards upgrading the pool and rinks.

“Recreation facilities across our city provide kids, youth and families a great way to stay healthy, learn new skills and socialize with others,” said Mayor John Tory. “Ensuring that they are maintained to meet the needs of our residents means that they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

MPP Christine Hogarth said the Norseman Community Pool will have its roof replaced, mechanical and electrical updates to the HVAC system and improvements to the change rooms.

“Recreational infrastructure plays a vital role in providing access to healthy and active lifestyles,” Hogarth said. “I am pleased that our government is investing more than $3 million to rehabilitate the Norseman Community Pool and the Sir Adam Beck and Rosedale rinks.”

She said the project will increase the pool’s ‘longevity and improve accessibility for seniors, families, children and persons with disabilities.’

MP James Maloney said upgrades to Sir Adam Beck and Rosedale ice rinks will include the replacement of refrigeration plants, upgrades to mechanical rooms, construction of new concrete pads and installation of dasher boards.

“We understand that recreational centres are vital to community development and well-being,” Maloney said. “Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”

He said the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green and social infrastructures and trade and transportation routes.

The province is investing more than $400 million over the next 10 years in the construction and upgrading of new facilities and existing infrastructure as community centres, libraries and recreational venues.