Minister announces public draw for cottage lots in Trinity Bay

Environment and Conservation Minister Tom Osborne today announced that a public draw will take place on Wednesday, September 21 for 19 Crown land lots located at Spread Eagle, Old Shop, Trinity Bay. The draw will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastern Regional Lands Office, 5 Mews Place, St. John�s.

Applications must be received at the Government Service Centre, 5 Mews Place, St. John's by 4:15 p.m. Friday, September 16. Envelopes must be clearly marked: Public Draw, Spread Eagle Cottage Area. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for the draw.

Minister Osborne said the cottage lots are non-waterfront lots, ranging in price from $5,800 to $7,500. The minister also noted that each lot is surveyed and assessed for waste disposal; however, the applicant is responsible for obtaining an individual waste disposal design for the lot.

�There is a great demand for cottage lots in our beautiful province, especially in areas like picturesque Trinity Bay,� said Minister Osborne. �A public lot draw process allows equal opportunity for all members of the public who are interested in applying for a cottage lot.�

An application fee of $115 is required with each application submitted. This fee will be credited towards the cost of processing the successful applications. This application fee will only be refunded to applicants unsuccessful in the draw. Applicants may attend the public draw but attendance is not necessary. Applicants will be contacted by certified mail with information on the lot selection meeting and the ranking of the applications in the public draw.

The minister said the lots will be sold as grants (outright ownership) with the full price to be paid upon signature of the grant document. Applicants are advised to inspect lots prior to the selection meeting. �Any lots remaining after the lot selection meeting will be offered to the public on a first come, first served basis on the next usual business day,� added Minister Osborne.

Applications or information on individual lot location and prices can be obtained at the Department of Environment and Conservation, Eastern Regional Lands Office, 5 Mews Place, St. John�s or by calling (709) 729-2654, or visiting the department�s Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/env/lands/lm

Media contact: Sonia Glover, Communications (709) 729-2575, 685-6612

2005 09 02                                     12:45 p.m.