Brock University and Niagara College to receive $26-million investment

The federal and provincial governments have announced a $26.51‑million infrastructure investment at Brock University and Niagara College.

The announcement was made Thursday in a joint press conference at Brock University by Minister of Innovation, Navdeep Bains, and Ontario’s Education Minister, Deb Matthews.

Brock University will receive funding for for two projects; the District Energy Efficiency Project and the Schmon Tower Innovation Atrium.

The funding will allow the District Energy Efficiency Project to replace equipment and piping in the District Energy Facility which will improve the buildings energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The university will also receive funding for the Schmon Tower Innovation Atrium, an important part of the new Brock LINC innovation and commercialization space.

The Brock LINC is a new 30,000 square-foot research facility that will allow students to experience and experiment with entrepreneurship. Brock University is also contribuuting an additional $10.62 million for the project.

The funding for Niagara College will be for a project at the Niagara-on-the-lake campus to support the agri-food sector in the region. The college will build research and innovation labs and specialized training facilities. Niagara College will contribute an additional $24.33 million for the project.

In a statement, St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle said “These investments at Brock and Niagara College are indicative of the important work each institution is doing to focus on the needs of the community and the student population. I am proud of our commitment to both of these world‑class institutions, and I look forward to seeing them continue to grow and prosper in the coming years.”