Federal government investing $40 million in Contemporary Calgary's redevelopment of old planetarium
The Canadian federal government is investing $40 million into the final phase of the Contemporary Calgary planetarium redevelopment project. This funding will support the creation of a new art gallery, education wing, and energy-efficient upgrades to the historic site.
Why it matters
The project represents a major urban renewal effort in Calgary, aiming to preserve a historic landmark while boosting the city's cultural infrastructure.
The funding, announced Friday, comes from Ottawa's $51 billion Build Communities Strong Fund , and will support the third and final phase of the arts group's years-long retrofit of the planetarium into a public art gallery.
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