NLIS 2
November 16, 2005
(Municipal Affairs)
 

Community Enhancement Program investment of $250,000 supports
economic development and community infrastructure

Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, today announced $250,000 of Community Enhancement Program approvals in support of projects which will benefit the districts of Bonavista North, Trinity North, Baie Verte, Ferryland, Exploits and Trinity-Bay de Verde.

�We are pleased to support projects and provide financial support for construction, renovation and upgrades for a number of projects benefiting recreational, tourist, fire safety, and regional facilities. The early start of this year�s program has allowed an improved process, and provided communities the opportunity to take advantage of weather and construction seasons,� stated Minister Byrne. �The entire province benefits from this support as each project enhances structures, improves services and facilities in the province. These are practical initiatives which support short-term work requirements, while supporting meaningful upgrades and infrastructure improvements.�

Proposals approved include:
District of Bonavista North ($94,000 )

  • $24,000 to the Local Service District of Main Point/Davidsville to construct fire bay, as well as brush cutting;
  • $23,000 to the Indian Bay Snowmobile and ATV Club for brush cutting, road upgrade and ATV trail;
  • $23,000 increase to the Cape Freels Development Association for various community projects;
    $12,000 to Deadman's Bay Local Service District for fire hall renovations;
  • $12,000 to the Harbour Authority of Ladle Cove / Aspen Cove for property repairs.

District of Trinity North ($75,000)

  • $25,000 to the Local Service District of Hodges Cove for work on the fire hall, training centre and boat docks;
  • $10,000 to the Town of Port Rexton to construct intercommunity trail;
  • $20,000 to the Local Service District of George's Brook/Milton for town building renovations;
  • $20,000 to Bonaventure-English Harbour Development Association in support of renovations to BEDA building.

District of Baie Verte ($31,000)

  • $10,000 to the Town of Westport in support of wall to honour veterans, as well as other projects;
  • $6,000 to the Town of Nipper's Harbour in support of town hall renovations;
  • $5,000 to the Local Service District of Harry's Harbour in support of renovations to the fire hall;
  • $3,000 increase to the Baie Verte Economic Development Association in support of shed construction and brush cutting;
  • $7,000 increase to the Town of Baie Verte for repairs to Blagdon trail and Tommy Ricketts Arena.

District of Ferryland ($33,000)

  • $30,000 to the Fermeuse Hall Committee Inc. to replace floor in hall;
  • $3,000 increase to the Town of Cape Broyle for pond development, road work and swimming area.

The District of Exploits will receive $12,000 to support the upgrade of RV Park for the Town of Botwood.

The District of Trinity-Bay de Verde will receive $5,000 for the Community Five Lions Club to construct walkway.

The Community Enhancement Program is a targeted employment creation program focused on creating short-term employment initiatives for eligible recipients, which provide an enduring benefit to communities and have an economic development or community infrastructure focus. Additional information on the Community Enhancement Program can be found on //www.gov.nl.ca/mpa/enhancement/. Applications may be obtained on the Department of Municipal Affairs Web site, by calling (709) 729-5400, or by contacting area MHAs at their constituency offices.

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

2005 11 16                              9:45 a.m.


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