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Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
September 2, 2009

Town of Burin�s Business Community Expanding

With a $295,084 investment from the Provincial Government, the Town of Burin is developing an industrial area for health sector suppliers and complementary service providers that have expressed an interest in locating in the community. This commercial expansion strengthens the town�s position in the region�s economy, providing additional business and employment opportunities for both the residents of Burin and outlying communities.

The announcement was made at the Burin Town Hall, where Minister Skinner was joined by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, MHA for Burin-Placentia West; Kevin Lundrigan, Mayor of Burin; and members of the business community.

�By identifying and pursuing an economic development opportunity, the Town of Burin is contributing to the sustainability of the entire region,� said Minister Skinner. �Supporting infrastructure development of this nature in key growth sectors is a priority of the Provincial Government and an important mechanism for attracting new business development and creating long-term employment opportunities.�

The Town of Burin contains a significant number of established health care services including a group of medical, dental and physiotherapy clinics and a pharmacy. Centrally located on the eastern side of the Burin Peninsula, the town�s health care providers serve 39 surrounding communities and approximately 21,000 residents.

�I am pleased the Provincial Government is able to support this industrial enhancement project that brings tremendous immediate and long-term benefits to the region,� said Minister Jackman. �The project employs local contractors and construction workers, and will contribute significantly to the local economy through the purchase of local goods and services, and strengthens the region�s competitiveness for attracting future business ventures.�

The current initiative comprises the development of seven commercial lots adjacent to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre and surrounding health-related clinics covering approximately eight acres of land. Project activities include land clearing, road construction, and water and sewer installation.

�By having these new, fully-serviced commercial lots adjacent to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, it will enable the town to be more competitive in attracting new business,� said Mayor Lundrigan. �We have to be ready and be in a position to take advantage of the new opportunities that are on the horizon.�

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 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
Andrew Tobin
Executive Assistant to Hon. Clyde Jackman, MHA, Burin Placentia West
709-729-0660
andrewtobin@gov.nl.ca
Beth Hanrahan
Town of Burin
709-891-1760 ext. 224
bhanrahan@persona.ca 
 

2009 09 02                                                  11:50 a.m.
 


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