NLIS 5
September 16, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
 

$1.6 million committed to support construction of CBS Pool Complex

Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, along with Terry French, MHA for Conception Bay South District and Elizabeth Marshall MHA for Topsail District, today announced that government has committed to provide $1.6 million to the Conception Bay South Town Council to help finance improvements to the CBS Pool Complex. The funding comes under the 2005/2008 Multi-Year Capital Works Program.

�We hope this financial support will allow the CBS council to proceed with construction on the pool complex, and that residents of CBS and surrounding areas will have access in a timely manner to a much-needed facility,� stated Minister Byrne. �We are prepared to work with council and consider a re-allocation of funding if additional costs are required, and if further details and costs on the pool retrofit are substantiated to the department.�

The Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs has approved $35 million at 50/50 in Capital Works Funding over the past seven years for the town of Conception Bay South, and recently an additional $7.2 million in 2005/2008 in Multi-Year Capital Works Funding in pursuit of an acceptable level of municipal services for the town's residents.

Mr. French and Ms. Marshall welcome the funding and the commitment demonstrated by government to improve the pool facility for residents of CBS.

Mr. French said, �The investment of $8.8 million provided to the Town of Conception Bay South through the 2005/2008 Multi-Year Capital Works Program is a significant contribution and will greatly improve services for residents in the area. The benefits of an improved pool facility will enhance recreational opportunities for families and children, and will provide much needed access to a quality recreational facility.�

Ms. Marshall said, �I am very pleased that Minister Jack Byrne has recognized the importance of the pool complex to the residents of CBS and Paradise and has provided the necessary funding for this project to proceed. I am certainly looking forward to the reopening of an improved facility.�

�This government remains committed to working with municipalities to ensure strengthening of infrastructure and municipal services, and supports a renewed vision for rural communities across Newfoundland and Labrador,� added Minister Byrne.

Media contact: Heather MacLean, Communications (709) 729-1983, 690-2498, heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

2005 09 15                                  10:00 a.m.


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