Public draw for cottage lots

Government Services and Lands Minister Walter Noel says a a public draw will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at the Government Service Centre, 5 Mews Place, St. John's for 12 Crown land lots (waterfront) located at Placentia Junction (Rhodies Pond).

Minister Noel said: "There is a strong public demand for such recreational cottage lots and we try to make a number of them available each year."

Application forms can be obtained from the Government Service Centre. Completed application forms must be received at 5 Mews Place on or before the deadline of 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for the draw.

An application fee of $115 is required with each application submitted. This fee will be credited towards the cost of processing successful applications and refunded to unsuccessful applicants.

Lot prices range from $4200 to $5400. Information on individual lot prices can be obtained from the department by writing:

Department of Government Services and Lands
5 Mews Place
P. O. Box 8700
St. John's, NF
A1B 4J6

Envelopes must be clearly marked: Public Draw, Placentia Junction Cottage Area Phase 2.

Any lots remaining after the lot selection meeting will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interested persons seeking further information should call (709) 729-2654.

Media contact: Rick Callahan, Communications, (709) 729-4860.

2002 06 07                              2:25 p.m.