Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
July 15, 2015
Investing in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador
Province Assists with Appleton Industrial Park Expansion
The Town of Appleton will expand its industrial park with the help of a $79,000 investment from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The community of approximately 620 residents with the motto, “room to grow” is living up to this theme, as it makes plans to enhance its industrial area to better service existing clients and attract new ones.
“The Town of Appleton has worked hard to carve a unique service niche for itself with its industrial park, which has immediate access to the Trans-Canada Highway. Our government continues to support regional economic development in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, as it helps develop diverse business opportunities for communities, such as we see here in Appleton. This development is essential to maintain and increase the province’s population, and our government is committed to supporting such initiatives, as outlined in our population growth strategy.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The central Newfoundland town has seen modest population growth since 2006 and its immediate highway access and proximity to Gander gives Appleton a strategic location to further develop its industrial service opportunities. The $79,000 investment from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will go toward water and sewer expansion in the park.
“Our town actively promotes the industrial park and is working to expand the facility in a sustainable manner. We are pleased the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is supporting our efforts with this significant investment; as it will help us better meet the needs of current and future clients.”
- Derm Flynn, Mayor of Appleton
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has invested more than $200 million in economic and business development initiatives since 2005. Through the Regional Development Fund, the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development provides support to organizations by way of non-repayable contributions for projects aimed at supporting economic development, innovation and capacity building in all regions of the province. Additional information on programs can be found at: www.btcrd.gov.nl.ca/
Live Here, Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, 2015-2025 is the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 10-year plan to support individuals and families. The strategy will ensure investments and programs are aligned to encourage individuals to choose Newfoundland and Labrador to live, work and raise a family. The Population Growth Strategy is supported by four action plans covering the main elements of population growth – workforce, families, communities and immigration. For more information visit www.gov.nl.ca/populationgrowth/
QUICK FACTS
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing approximately $79,000 to the Town of Appleton to help expand the town’s industrial park.
- The community has immediate highway access and proximity to Gander, giving it a strategic location to further develop its industrial service opportunities.
- The $79,000 investment will go toward water and sewer expansion in the park.
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has invested more than $200 million in economic and business development initiatives since 2005.
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 10-year population growth strategy will ensure investments and programs are aligned to encourage individuals to choose Newfoundland and Labrador to live, work and raise a family. For more information visit www.gov.nl.ca/populationgrowth
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Media contacts:
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Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Derm Flynn Mayor of Appleton 709-679-2289 |
2015 07 15 3:35 p.m.