Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
May 20, 2016
Investing in Infrastructure to Strengthen Communities
Federal and Provincial Governments Support Expansion of Heart's Delight-Islington Marina
The Heart's Delight-Islington Marina Committee Inc. is better positioned to take advantage of the growing non-resident and recreational boating market through a combined investment of $220,193 by the Provincial and Federal Governments. Funding will be used to support Phase 3 of the marina development and includes upgrading marina safety and adding extra berths to meet the growing demand particularly by out of province boaters.
"With this expanded infrastructure, there are now even more opportunities to attract and accommodate boaters to the Heart's Delight-Islington area. This project highlights the effectiveness of community and government partnerships in advancing economic development initiatives. Our investment has moved Heart's Delight-Islington closer to their objective of making the region a choice destination for recreational boaters and I look forward to their future success."
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Funding was announced today in Heart's Delight-Islington by the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista - Burin - Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); along with the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and MHA for the District of Carbonear - Trinity - Bay de Verde, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development.
"The Government of Canada is pleased to invest in the people and projects that serve to strengthen community infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador and improve economic development capacity. This marina is a key piece of the area's tourism industry and the improvements to it will help improve the quality and scope of services to recreational boaters."
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The James G. Reid Memorial Marina is strategically located in Trinity Bay. Offering pristine cruising conditions and renowned for its striking coastlines, the region is emerging as a choice destination for recreational and non-resident boaters.
"The James G. Reid Memorial Marina harnesses the natural strengths of this area and creates meaningful economic opportunity for residents. The Government of Canada understands the importance of investing in our people, our businesses and our communities to ensure they continue to grow, prosper and help build a strong province and a strong nation."
- The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista - Burin - Trinity
An investment of $70,669 will be provided through the Job Creation Partnerships Program to hire five people for 22 weeks to assist with the Heart's Delight Islington Marina Project. The program supports projects that create jobs to provide unemployed, EI-insured participants with opportunities to gain meaningful work experience. Through the Regional Development Fund, The Provincial Government is also investing $88,000.
"As MHA for the district, I am thrilled by the announcement of funding to the Heart's Delight-Islington Marina Committee. We are seeing a growing recreational boating industry in this region which enjoys using the Marina to explore the beautiful waters and coastlines of Trinity Bay. Today's announcement will bring further development which will make the marina available for even more boat owners to use and enjoy. Trinity Bay is a prime location for tourism, and any opportunity we get to bring more people to the region is certainly a wonderful thing."
- The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and M.H.A. for the district of Carbonear - Trinity - Bay de Verde
The expansion of the James G. Reid Memorial Marina will facilitate future growth of the facility as the committee seeks to increase its membership base and attract local recreational mariners.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government, through the Regional Development Fund, is investing $88,000 to the Heart's Delight-Islington Marina Committee Inc. in support of improvements to the area marina.
- An investment of $70,669 will be provided through the Job Creation Partnerships Program to hire five people for 22 weeks to assist with the Heart's Delight Islington Marina Project.
- The Government of Canada, through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund, is contributing $61,524 to the project.
- Funding will be used to support Phase 3 of marina development which includes upgrading marina safety and adding extra berths.
- 30 -
Media contacts:
|
Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Paul McGrath
Director, Communications ACOA NL 709-772-2984 Paul.McGrath@canada.ca |
2016 05 20 12:30 p.m.