NLIS 2
December 21, 2004
(Transportation and Works)
(Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs)

 


Winter trail grooming grants for Labrador awarded

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, along with Trevor Taylor, Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs, today announced the awarding of several winter trail grooming grants for communities and development associations in Labrador valued at $240,000.

Minister Rideout said: "For many communities in Labrador, the primary mode of transportation in winter is snowmobile trails. Our government is committed to the people of Labrador and cognizant of the need for and importance of snowmobile trails, both for the use of local residents and for the development of adventure tourism in the region. 

"I am pleased to announce the awarding of these grants to development associations and communities for the maintenance of local trails." 

The Battle Harbour Development Association, which maintains trails connecting St. Lewis, Mary�s Harbour and Lodge Bay, will be awarded a grant for $45,000. This represents a $25,000 increase from last year and this increase will help cover the cost of maintaining a link between the southeast coast and Straits as necessary. 

The towns of Rigolet, Postville and Makkovik will each receive $38,000 for winter trail grooming. These grants represent an increase of $3,000 over the previous year. 

The Town of Hopedale will be awarded a grant of $15,000. This is the first time that the Town of Hopedale has been in receipt of a grant. 

The White Bear Development Association, which maintains trails connecting the communities of Port Hope Simpson, Charlottetown, Williams Harbour, Norman�s Bay and Pinsent�s Arm, will be awarded a grant for $21,000. The White Bear Development Association did not receive a grant for snowmobile trails last year. 

The Eagle River Development Association will be awarded a grant of $45,000. The Eagle River Development Association maintains trails connecting Cartwright, Paradise River and Black Tickle. 

"These grants will ensure access to a viable method of transportation between communities in Labrador. Our government is committed to meeting the needs of the people of the province and this includes ensuring they have access to viable and safe transportation links," said Minister Rideout. 

"Our government continues to look at transportation infrastructure strategically through our ongoing development of an infrastructure strategy which will benefit all residents of the province," continued the minister. 

"Our government is taking pragmatic measures to grow the economy and create jobs. The continued development of Labrador is an important part of our plan," added Trevor Taylor, Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs. 

The grants will be paid in installments, with 50 per cent being paid this month and the remainder in monthly installments between January and March 2005. 

Media contacts:
   Lori Lee Oates, Transportation and Works, (709) 729-3015 or (709) 690-8403
   Alex Marland, Labrador Affairs, (709) 729-3733 or (709) 690-6047
 

2004 12 21                                                                11:35 a.m.


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