NLIS 6
October 14, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
 

$92,100 approved for Crab Worker Support Program

The Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs today announced increased funding and new projects for the support program for crab industry workers in the province.

"The number of applications which the department is receiving has slowed considerably, with the majority of applications now requesting additional funding to complete their projects," stated Minister Jack Byrne. "We remain committed to working with those requesting funding for projects, as well as crab industry workers to ensure that projects are approved and that sufficient opportunity is made available for employment."

A total of $78,000 has been approved to provide increased funding support for previously approved projects to the following areas: the Bay Roberts Royal Canadian Legion Branch #32, Bonavista, Brighton, Brigus, Carbonear, Clarke's Beach, Deadman's Bay, Englee, Freshwater, Gaskiers-Point La Haye, Lamaline, La Scie, Lawn, Musgrave Harbour, Old Perlican, Port Rexton, Spaniard's Bay Harbour Authority, St. Anthony Harbour Authority of Goose Cove, St. Lawrence, Summerford, Too Good Arm, Trepassey Management Corporation, Triton, Upper Island Cove Come Home Year Committee, and the Witless Bay Kinsmen Club.

New projects total $14,100 and include the following:

  • $10,400 to La Scie Recreation Commission Inc. in support of repairs and upgrades to Cape St. John Arena;
  • $1,600 to Marysvale Community Centre Inc. for work on the community centre;
  • $2,100 to Springdale in support of renovations for recreational facilities and community hall.

"The Crab Workers Support Program has successfully supported approximately 150 projects which have addressed highway safety issues, developed or enhanced recreational and municipal infrastructure or facilitated the development of tourism projects; all of which will have an immediate positive impact on communities throughout the province," added Minister Byrne.

Further information on the Crab Support Program can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-866-508-5500. Application information and program guidelines are posted on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/mpa.

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

2005 10 14                                    4:25 p.m.


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