January 7, 1998
(Minister Responsible for Labrador)
Minister comments on Snowmobile Trail announcement
Ernie McLean, Minister Responsible for Labrador, said today that Monday's announcement of a new snowmobile industry for the province, including a proposed multi-million dollar integrated snowmobile trail, is good news for all residents of the province.
Mr. McLean said: "Government is determined to capitalize on the growing snowmobile industry in this province and I am committed to making sure that Labrador's interests are promoted and advanced.
"Labrador already has a number of operational trails and more are under construction. In fact, Southern Labrador has the most groomed trails in the province, about 300 kilometres. The federal and provincial governments have given $1.6 million for the development of trails in Labrador over the past two years alone and I am confident that more funding will be provided over time.
"Government intends to work with community development associations and snowmobile organizations in Labrador to ensure that trail systems on the island and in Labrador complement one another and that the snowmobile industry grows in a manner that benefits all residents of this province."
NOTE TO EDITORS: A list of projects outlining assistance to snowmobile trail developments in Labrador is attached:
Contact: Rick Callahan, (709) 729-4860.
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Projects Involving Snowmobile Trail
Development
Approvals in Labrador
As at January 7, 1998
| Project Title | Funding Programs | Amount of Funding Approved | Project Description |
| Ptarmigan Trail | TJF | $ 48,420 | Phase I winter trail development |
| TJF Total 1 | |||
| Project $ 48,420 | $ 48,420 |
| Labrador White Bear Development Association | SRDA | $28,075 | Upgrade and develop the existing winter snowmobile trial in Southeastern Labrador (Ptarmigan Trail) |
| SRDA Total 1 Project: | $ 28,075 |
Mokami Regional Development Association |
CLCA | $ 40,000 | Ptarmigan trail feasibility study |
Southern Labrador Development Association |
CLCA | $ 20,840 | Snowmobile trail signage |
Labrador White Bear Development Association |
CLCA | $ 6,000 | Trail signage |
Eagle River Development Association |
CLCA | $ 63,818 | Ptarmigan trail Environmental Review Report |
Southern Labrador Development Association |
CLCA | $ 11,000 | Survival Cabins |
Labrador White Bear Development Association |
CLCA | $ 32,000 | Trail signage and warning huts |
Battle Harbour Regional Development Association |
CLCA | $139,095 | Trail groomer |
Eagle River Development Association |
CLCA | $164,095 | Trail groomer |
Eagle River Development Association |
CLCA | $237,500 | Ptarmigan trail |
Battle Harbour Regional Development Association |
CLCA | $ 15,000 | Survival Cabins |
Rigolet Development Association |
CLCA | $100,072 | Rigolet trail |
All Development Associations |
CLCA | $400,000 | Winter Trail improvements |
White Wolf Snowmobile Club |
CCA | $100,000 | Trail development in Labrador West |
CCA Total |
$ 1,329,420 | ||
GRAND
TOTAL |
$ 1,405,915 |
LEGEND
TJF - Transitional Job Fund
SRDA- Strategic Regionalization Diversification Agreement
CCA - Comprehensive Labrador Co-operation Agreement
| 1998 01 07 | 5:55 p.m. |
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