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May 28, 2010

$15,000 Provided for Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Community Centre

The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove has received $15,000 from the Community Capital Grant Program to support roof repairs to the town's multi-purpose community centre, which houses the town council offices, recreation centre, and heritage museum.

"This facility serves as a venue for the town's indoor recreation programs, and also houses its heritage museum," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "The Provincial Government is committed to ensuring our citizens have a safe and comfortable environment in which to engage in regular physical activity, and to providing residents and visitors alike with the opportunity to learn more about our unique culture and heritage."

The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is among more than 30 communities throughout the province which will receive funding to purchase equipment and upgrade their recreation and sport infrastructure through the most recent allocation of $450,900 through the Community Capital Grant Program.

"The Community Center is a hub for the many groups and organizations in the Town of Petty Harbor-Maddox Cove and is a place which demonstrates the strong sense of community felt by area residents," said Ferryland MHA Keith Hutchings. "This funding plays an important role in the recreational activities in our communities. It will allow for much-needed repairs to the building, and I would like to acknowledge the cooperation of the town's Recreation Committee in working with me to access these funds."

The Community Capital Grant Program is an application-based program that provides funding of up to $15,000 to assist municipalities and recreation commissions to improve their recreation and sports infrastructure.

Budget 2010: The Right Investments — For Our Children and Our Future provides an additional $300,000 to the Community Capital Grant Program, bringing the total annual investment in this program to $1.3 million. Since the introduction of the Provincial Government's recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador (2007), more than $62.4 million in new funding has been committed for recreation and sport infrastructure and equipment throughout the province.

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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2010 05 28                                                      11:25 a.m.
 


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