Tourism, Culture and Recreation
August 28, 2012

New Playground Area to be Developed in Dildo

Young people in Dildo will soon be jumping, swinging, and sliding in an upgraded play space as a result of $15,000 provided through the Provincial Government’s Community Capital Grant Program. The funds will be used towards the purchase of a new playground structure.

“The Provincial Government assists communities such as Dildo in the development of recreation facilities and outdoor areas,” said the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “With the new outdoor play space, residents in Dildo will have a place to participate in fun, physical activities.”

The Dildo Recreation Committee is among several community-based organizations, municipalities, schools and recreation commissions which have received funding to upgrade their recreation and sport infrastructure through these latest Community Capital Grant Program investments.

“This funding will greatly assist the newly-formed Dildo Recreation Committee to achieve their goal of developing a new playground,” said MHA Calvin Peach. “I am delighted to see that the Provincial Government is supporting this project.”

Budget 2012: People and Prosperity provides $8.6 million to support recreation and sport in the province. Since the launch of the Provincial Government’s recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador, (2007) more than $70 million has been committed to recreational and sport infrastructure, programming, and athlete development throughout the province.

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2012 08 28                        10:55 a.m.