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Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
July 31, 2009

Trinity Historical Society Launches Initiatives to Enhance Historic Sites

The Trinity Historical Society is undertaking initiatives to beautify landscapes and improve the structures of historical sites with the goal of making them more attractive and adding to the visitor experience. Supported by an investment of more than $66,000 from the Provincial Government, these initiatives leverage the area�s unique and significant cultural attractions to help generate economic activity and new business opportunities.

"Within the tourism industry, cultural tourism is a key growth sector as travellers seek new and interesting learning experiences that are unique to the area they are visiting," said the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. "Given the level of opportunity that exists within the province in this sector, and in particular the Trinity area, it is important for the Provincial Government to invest in projects that ensure a positive experience for visitors and maximize economic benefits for the local business community."

Beautification initiatives will include green space improvements and placement of informative maps and signage at historic sites that highlight specific points of interest in the region. Additional work will include enhancements to the historic buildings owned and operated by the Trinity Historical Society such as the Trinity Museum, Green Family Forge, Lester-Garland House, the Court House, Gaol and General Building, and the local cooperage.

"The work that will be completed as part of this project has been part of the society�s long- term plan for a number of years and we are pleased that some of it will now be accomplished through the funding approved by the Provincial Government," said Ian White, President, Trinity Historical Society. "The assistance will allow us to carry out some needed building enhancement work to our historic sites in order to ensure their preservation and stability for the numerous visitors that visit them each season. We also look forward to the completion of some other site enhancement work, including landscaping, in order to add to the overall visitor experience."

This initiative is consistent with the 2006 Landscape Design/Parking Plan and the 2008 Trinity Interpretation Plan that have been completed for the historic sites in Trinity. Collectively, these initiatives will help revitalize the historic sites ensuring their proper preservation.

"Trinity and the surrounding area is a unique and culturally significant destination those seeking authentic experiences," said the Honourable Ross Wiseman, MHA, Trinity North. "The Provincial Government�s support enables the Trinity Historical Society to further position the area as a focal point for the province�s tourism industry and will bring sustainable benefits."

This initiative was funded through the Regional/Sectoral Diversification Fund (RSDF), which through Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation was increased to an $8 million fund. Administered by the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, the RSDF provides non-repayable contributions to economic development agencies and community groups for initiatives that address regional and sectoral development and diversification.

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Media contacts:

Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca
Jim Miller
Project Coordinator
Trinity Historical Society Inc.
709-464-3599
ttci@nf.sympatico.ca
Chick Cholock
Constituency Assistant for the Honourable Ross Wiseman, MHA, Trinity North
709-466-7435, 427-2433
chickcholock@gov.nl.ca
 

2009 07 31                                                  10:45 a.m.
 


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