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Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
January 20, 2010

Holyrood Marina Undergoes Expansion

To better accommodate the needs of recreational boaters visiting and berthing in Conception Bay, the Holyrood Marina Park is undergoing expansion with the assistance of a $146,000 investment from the Provincial Government.

"Supporting the expansion of the Holyrood Marina Park complements work underway at other marinas across Newfoundland and Labrador," said the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. "Collectively, marina improvements in such communities as Lewisporte, Long Cove, and Lower Trinity strengthen the province's ability to attract recreational boaters and add to the quality of their experiences. With increased numbers of boaters to the province, there are new opportunities for economic spin-offs in a variety of sectors including accommodations, food and beverage, and service."

Led by the Holyrood Marina Park Corporation, the expansion includes the construction of 14 breakwater berths that will be completed by the end of 2010. Additional work will include the creation of 28 side-access floating docks, breastwork on the marina's south side, and a new pump-out station.

"This project will set the stage for the complete redevelopment of the marina," said George Penney, Chair, Holyrood Marina Park Corporation. "It is the goal of the Holyrood Marina Park Corporation to provide a full-service marina for the recreational boating community and provide a diversity of recreational opportunities to the residents and visitors to the Town of Holyrood. Working together with our partners, we will finally realize the first of our long-term goals."

Established as a partnership in 2005 between the Town of Holyrood and marina users, the Holyrood Marina Park Corporation is mandated with improving the marina's operations to better meet the needs of recreational boaters. The marina is also home to the Terra Nova and Holyrood Yacht Clubs and has more than 100 members.

"The Holyrood Marina has long been an important economic contributor to Holyrood and the surrounding municipalities," said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, MHA, Harbour Main. "With infrastructure improvements such as new breakwater berths and floating docks it will continue to be an important economic generator for many years to come."

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
 
Jody Morrissey
Constituency Assistant for the Honourable Tom Hedderson, MHA, Harbour Main
709-229-0160
George Penney
Chair
Holyrood Marina Park Corporation
682-1046
george.penney@newdock.nf.ca
 

2010 01 20                                                   10:00 a.m.
 


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