NLIS 2
June 17, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
Minister announces funding for
City of St. John's Summer Cleanup Project
Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, today announced funding valued at $15,000, to contribute to the City of
St. John�s 2005 Summer Cleanup Project.
According to Minister Rideout, these initiatives are vital in protecting and
enhancing our environment, a high priority for the Government of Newfoundland
and Labrador.
"Addressing any contaminated sites and areas where littering is an obvious
problem is something government takes very seriously," said the minister. "We
encourage cleanup efforts such as this one in order to alleviate any current
littering problems and to help ensure they don�t continue.
"To that end, I am pleased to allocate significant funding for this venture to
promote an effective 2005 cleanup effort."
Minister Rideout said, "Government will continue to be proactive in its efforts
to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment, resulting in healthier and more
productive communities around the province."
Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403
2005 06 17
11:55 a.m.
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