NLIS 4
November 14, 2005
(Municipal Affairs)
 

Districts of St. Barbe, Grand Bank, Burgeo and La Poile, Bay of Islands, Grand Falls-Buchans, and Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair to receive $589,400 through Community Enhancement Program

Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, today announced approvals valued at $589,400 for proposals submitted under the Community Enhancement Program.

�This funding will go a long way in supporting projects and residents requiring work throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. We have recently extended the budget for the program to $6 million to provide additional funding and are doing our best to address the need for employment hours,� stated Minister Byrne. �While we respect that the need is significant, we cannot support all projects but continue to work within the allotted budget to fairly distribute funding throughout the province. We will continue to work with MHAs to approve and prioritize projects in the areas which they represent, and are committed to ensuring that the short-term employment opportunities have long-term benefit to residents and communities.�

Proposals approved for the District of St. Barbe value $215,000 and include:

  • $3,000 to the Straits Development Association to assist seniors and build shed;
  • $7,000 to the Gros Morne Regional Complex for general maintenance, and construction of tables and chairs;
  • $80,000 to the St. Barbe Development Association to clean up Castor River and improve the resource centre;
  • $70,000 to the Regional Joint Council for brush cutting and trail cutting;
  • $55,000 to the Central Development Association for tourism and community initiatives.

Proposals approved for the District of Grand Bank value $124,000 and include:

  • $18,000 to the Town of Lawn for landscaping and repairs to town;
  • $25,500 to the Town of Grand Bank to repair waterfront mural and town maintenance;
  • $8,000 to the Harbour Authority of Lamaline to replace slipway;
  • $2,000 to St. Joseph's Parish for renovations;
  • $13,000 to the Town of Lord's Cove for renovations to sea wall and other areas;
  • $7,500 to the Harbour Authority of Grand Bank for renovations to fisherman's shed;
  • $25,000 to the Town of St. Lawrence to improve recreation infrastructure;
  • $9,000 to Lord's Cove Fire Department to repair fire wells;
  • $6,000 to Point aux Gaul Development Committee for community hall renovations;
  • $10,000 to Point May Volunteer Fire Department for work on the fire hall.

Proposals approved for the District of Burgeo and La Poile total $10,000 include:

  • $10,000 to the South West Coast Development Association for lodge repairs;

Proposals approved for the District of Bay of Islands total $59,500 include:

  • $4,500 to the Town of Cox's Cove for fall maintenance program;
  • $10,000 to the Town of Humber Arm South for repairs to fire hall and to repair the ice rink;
  • $10,000 to the Northshore Recreation Outdoor Committee for construction of recreation facilities;
  • $5,000 to St. James Church for general maintenance to church building;
  • $9,000 to the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin Church for church maintenance;
  • $8,000 to the North Shore Development Association for general improvements;
  • $6,000 to the Town of Mount Moriah for town hall renovations;
  • $7,000 to Bay of Islands SPCA to help care for stray animals.

Proposals approved for the District of Grand Falls-Buchans total $71,500 include:

  • $10,000 to the Town of Badger to remove old fire hall structure;
  • $15,000 to the Red Indian Lake Development Association for brush cutting along the Buchans highway;
  • $10,000 to James Hornell Boys and Girls Club to develop and construct min golf course;
  • $3,500 to St. Anne's Parish to build cemetery;
  • $5,000 to the Local Service District of Buchans Junction to upgrade the town hall;
  • $8,000 to the Town of Buchans to renovate the recycling depot;
  • $15,000 to the Exploits Valley Development Association for roadside clearing of the TCH (Grand Falls-Windsor Badger Route 370);
  • $5,000 to the Town of Millertown for repairs to the municipal building.

Proposals approved for the District of Cartwright-L'Anse Au Clair total $109,400 include:

  • $14,100 to the Town of Red Bay for town clean-up and to build slip-way;
  • $13,100 to the Town of L'Anse au Loup for trail development;
  • $1,800 to the Town of Forteau for trail restoration and outdoor recreational facilities;
  • $5,200 to the Town of Port Hope Simpson for community beautification and public works;
  • $5,300 to the Town of St. Lewis for renovations and community beautification;
  • $2,100 to the Local Service District of Williams Harbour for brush cutting and various community projects;
  • $11,500 to the Town of Mary's Harbour to complete two walking trails;
  • $5,000 to the Town of West St. Modeste to develop and enhance walking trail;
  • $30,400 to the Local Service District of Black Tickle/Domino for various community projects;
  • $19,500 to Eagle River Development Association for renovations to recycling depot;
  • $1,400 to Fishermen's Committee of Norman Bay to repair fishermen's shed and wharf.

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, heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

2005 11 14                               11:20 a.m.


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