NLIS 3
August 22, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
Government approves
first batch of projects for income support programs
The Department of Municipal and
Provincial Affairs has approved a number of projects valued at $1.6
million to advance the Fortune and Crab Income Support programs.
Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs,
re-affirmed that government is working diligently to review and
approve projects which will help develop community infrastructure
and support economic development. �A dedicated group within the
department is working with communities and residents who are
applying with project ideas, as well as those inquiring about
employment. We remain sensitive to the fact that people want to get
projects moving and get to work as quickly as possible, and are
pleased that these initial projects have been approved and can now
begin.�
Programs/projects included in this stage of approvals include the
following:
Fortune Plant Industry Workers
Support Program
- $198,200 in support of the
annual fall exhibition for the Arena Advisory Board, renovations
to the Royal Canadian Legion, beautification of marina and
repairs to fisherman�s shed and wharf through the Harbour
Authority of Fortune, repairs to the Fortune Community and Youth
Centre, maintenance on shed and work on the Fortune Head
Ecological Interpretation Centre through the Town of Fortune,
repairs to sports facilities through the Fortune Recreation
Commission and building repairs to Harbour Authority of Point au
Gaul.
- $225,300 in support of a number
of projects including the upgrade and extension to trail for the
Grassey Patch Trail Association, repair of several buildings
through the Greater Lamaline Area Development Association, build
of trail through Fortune ATV Association, repairs to the Point
May Community Centre, repairs to kitchen in Fortune Lions Club
and replacement of roof on the museum through Heritage Fortune
Incorporated.
- $144,000 to support repairs to
the municipal centre, garage, town entrance and Samuel J. Harris
House in the Town of Grand Bank.
Crab Support Program
- $304,800 to the Town of
Bonavista to extend the municipal dump, repair ballfield, picnic
site, playground and Cabot Stadium, extension to gift shop -
Matthew Legacy, upgrade the grounds at the College of the North
Atlantic, and paint fences on Church Street.
- $56,800 to the Town of
Cartwright to support repairs to the cemetery and tourism sites.
- $89,400 to the Town of Triton
for town building maintenance.
- $107,400 to the local service
district of Black Tickle to support a community clean-up
initiative.
- $112,000 to the Town of Mary�s
Harbour in support of repairs to tourism sites and cemeteries.
- $70,000 to the Town of St. Lewis
in support of various projects.
- $14,500 to the Town of Elliston
in support of landscaping, painting, construction of benches and
pylons.
- $26,500 for shingling, trail
cutting, ditching and brush cutting in Brigus.
- $3,600 for the construction of a
garage for a new fire department vehicle and to repair siding on
boat building in Winterton.
- $31,600 to Small Point/Broadcove/Blackhead/Adams
Cove for trail enhancement for the railbed and walking trails.
- $10,100 for general cleanup in
Petty Harbour.
- $19,700 to secure the outside
integrity of 1870 Ferryland Head Lighthouse.
- $44,100 for general repairs to
recreation building and repairs to garage, town hall, parks and
playgrounds in Upper Island Cove.
- $23,900 for the construction of
a fishing stage and cook house on the Grates Cove waterfront.
- $90,200 for repairs to trails,
construction of a gazebo, fencing for a playground and town
beautification projects in Bay de Verde.
- $39,900 for the enhancement of
community War Memorial in Carbonear.
- $4,100 to enhance existing
shoreline heritage walk in Bay Roberts.
�We remain committed to working with
applicants to ensure that their needs are met to the best of our
abilities, and will continue to move applications forward and work
with non-profit community-based organizations, municipal councils,
service groups and government and development agencies in support of
quality projects with long-term benefit to communities. This process
has been challenging, and we continue to process applications and
address questions and concerns in a timely fashion,� added Minister
Byrne.
Application information and program guidelines are posted on the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Web site at
//www.gov.nl.ca/mpa.
Further information can be obtained by calling toll free
1-866-508-5500.
Media contact: Heather MacLean, Communications, (709) 729-1983,
690-2498 or heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
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