Providing sustainable infrastructure in communities and towns through strategic investments remains a priority of the Provincial Government. The Honourable Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, today announced funding of $53,043, through the 2007-08 Municipal Capital Works Program, to support the construction of new change rooms at the Pasadena West End Ball Field.

"Recreational facilities have a direct benefit to the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, fostering healthy and active lifestyles. I am pleased to approve projects that see such facilities in the province being upgraded and expanded," said Minister Byrne. "This project in Pasadena will give residents and athletes more usable and comfortable accommodations to prepare for their various activities at this ball field."

"The change room and washroom facilities will certainly be a major improvement to this sports facility in Pasadena and will be a great benefit to the many residents of the town that use the ball field," said the Honourable Tom Marshall, MHA for the District of Humber East. "I am pleased that the Department of Municipal Affairs has recognized the need for infrastructure upgrading to this facility and look forward to the completion of the project."

The Municipal Capital Works Program is utilized to support municipal infrastructure initiatives in water and sewer, roads, recreation and fire equipment. This project is cost-shared between the Provincial Government and the Town of Pasadena. In 2007-08, 93 per cent of this program�s investment capital will support infrastructure in smaller municipalities around the province.

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