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And there’s a change of order here and there, but “It’s all white IMP (insulated metal panels) on the
nothing major.” exterior of the building with a whole lot of windows,”
Nadeau said. “The front of the building is all
Waiting to receive funding from the federal and windows up until 20 feet of windows at the other
provincial governments has also been a challenge. end. We are really satisfied with the look of the
“You need to be patient,” said Nadeau. “They came building and the quality of the building.”
through, maybe a year later than we asked for, but
we’re opening in the fall.” Nadeau added the project’s team can’t wait to
see the public’s reaction when they come into the
The federal government contributed $9.5 million to building.
the project, New Brunswick’s government provided
$7.25 million, and the City of Dieppe itself put in $12 “It’s such a nice building. We have received a lot of
million. Go Dieppe is also raising $4.25 million to good vibes on the project so far,” he said.
help pay for the building.
And to Nadeau, the name of the building is
“I think we’ll get there pretty easily and pretty appropriate. “UNI means you get people together.”
shortly,” said Nadeau of Go Dieppe’s fundraising
goal. https://www.dieppe.ca/en/vivreadieppe/complexe-
communautaire-interg-n-rationnel.aspx
He said he thinks the facility is something the
citizens of Dieppe will be proud of for a long time.
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