Burin-Placentia West to receive boost of $174,000 for community improvements

Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and Clyde Jackman, MHA for the District of Burin-Placentia West today announced Community Enhancement Program approvals valued at $174,000.

"The Community Enhancement Program has approved over $1 million in projects to date, supporting quality initiatives which support governments agenda to provide lasting benefit by helping strengthen rural communities and enhancing community infrastructure," stated Minister Byrne.

Proposals approved for the District of Burin-Placentia West include:

• $6,000 to South East Bight Opportunity for Wellness in support of addition to St. Anne's Community Centre;
• $20,000 to the Town of Fox Cove-Mortier to renovate community centre;
• $55,000 to the Placentia West Development Association for economic and infrastructure development;
• $40,000 to the Town of Marystown to repair roof of the town garage and brush cutting initiatives;
• $45,000 to Burin Heritage Tourism Association to winterize heritage structures, and support various renovations;
• $8,000 to the Marystown Museum in support of the development of Heritage Park.

"This is welcome news for my district of Burin-Placentia West," said Mr. Jackman. "The approved projects will provide some short-term employment for individuals in the area and significantly enhance community infrastructure. There is also funding allocated for economic development and tourism initiatives. The results of this work will be enjoyed by the people of the area for many years to come."

The $4.25 million Community Enhancement Program is a targeted employment creation program focused on creating short-term employment initiatives for eligible recipients. Additional information on the Community Enhancement Program can be found on //www.gov.nl.ca/mpa/enhancement/.

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

2005 10 28                          10:00 a.m.