NLIS 3 December 21, 2005 (Municipal Affairs) District of Port au Port receives $190,000 through Community Enhancement Program Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal Affairs today announced approvals valued at $190,000 for proposals submitted under the Community Enhancement Program. "These latest funding approvals demonstrate our continuing efforts to provide opportunities for short-term employment in the Port au Port District and throughout all of Newfoundland and Labrador," stated Minister Byrne. "We will continue to work carefully to ensure that the efforts of workers are put to quality projects that enhance community infrastructure." To date, just over $5.2 million in funding has been approved under the Community Enhancement Program. "This allocation of $190,000 is a significant investment in my district of Port au Port," said MHA Jim Hodder. "The work to be completed as a result of this funding will enable people from my district to secure some needed short-term employment, and at the same time improve community infrastructure and increase the tourism of the area." Proposals approved for the District of Port au Port total $190,000 and include: Additional information on the Community Enhancement Program can be found on //www.gov.nl.ca/mpa/enhancement/ Media contact: John Tompkins, Communications, (709) 729-1983, 690-2498 or jtompkins@gov.nl.ca 2005 12 21 12:40 p.m.
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