Discovery Centre gets government money to expand, move
Posted Jan 20, 2014 01:17:43 PM.
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The Discovery Centre in downtown Halifax is getting a bunch of money to move to the waterfront.
The Government of Canada has pledged up to $3 million to help build a venue at the Nova Scotia Power building to promote hands-on science.
The Nova Scotia government is committing $6 million.
“For many years, Nova Scotians and visitors from around the region have been visiting the Discovery Centre to experience the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “Thanks to our tremendous partnerships with the government of Canada and the Discovery Centre, the centre will soon have the space to offer even more learning opportunities, which will be amazing for children and families.”
That makes $9 million toward the estimated $18.5 million dollar total cost for the project. The Discovery Centre will be expected to cover the rest.
The new facility will increase the centre’s size to 40,000 square feet.
