Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
November 25, 2016
Community Infrastructure Enhancements for the Burin Peninsula
Governments Invest Almost $200,000 to Support Projects in Five Communities
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), today announced more than $131,000 from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for five projects on the Burin Peninsula, while the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, announced more than $53,000 towards two of these projects.
The Town of Lord’s Cove is receiving $42,590 from CIP 150 and $26,700 from the Provincial Government, through the Regional Development Fund, to upgrade and improve the Sandy Cove Trail, an existing trail and historical path in the community.
The Grande Meadows Golf Course will renovate the interior of its clubhouse, including improvements to the bathrooms and the installation of insulation and a heating and cooling system, as well as resurface and reseed portions of its course, thanks to an investment of $38,900 from the CIP 150 program.
The Southern Hill Trail Association will receive an investment from CIP 150 for $27,250 and an additional $27,000 from the Provincial Government, also through the Regional Development Fund, to extend the Burin Peninsula ATV Trailway by 12 kilometres to connect the community of Terrenceville with other sections of an existing trail system that runs parallel to Route 210 on the Burin Peninsula.
The Fortune Lions Club will use $11,850 in funding from CIP 150 to replace the roof on its building. The Lions Club Building is a key piece of infrastructure, serving as the only community building in the Town of Fortune and the centre of operations and fundraising activities for the local Lions Club.
The Northwest Arm Rod and Gun Club is adapting part of its current range for use as a sporting clay range, thanks in part to a CIP 150 investment of $10,589. The project will involve clearance of pathways, construction of shooting stations for target throwers and structures to provide security and water protection for the equipment.
CIP 150 is providing up to $300 million nationally over two years to support projects to rehabilitate, renovate and expand community and recreational infrastructure as part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The program is delivered in Newfoundland and Labrador by ACOA.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is pleased to support municipalities as well as business and community groups as they play an important role in growing and strengthening their local economies. Public investments in tourism and community initiatives as well as in projects that enhance business opportunities are among the best ways to spur economic growth, job creation and broad-based prosperity.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Investments in community initiatives such as these help strengthen and build a strong middle-class while supporting tourism and business development on the Burin Peninsula. Our government is committed to these sectors of our economy and to the men and women who work tirelessly to make a real and lasting impact in our communities.”
- The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and MP for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity
“The Provincial Government is pleased to support the community infrastructure investments for the Burin Peninsula. Not only do they further link communities on the peninsula, these initiatives become a key component to a sustainable economy in the region. As a government, we are committed to The Way Forward vision, and will continue to invest in these areas.”
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
“These upgrades to key community infrastructure assets on the Burin Peninsula will greatly enhance recreational opportunities in the region. I'm very pleased that we are collaborating with federal partners to make these smart investments, which will help to ensure the long-term sustainability of our communities.”
- Carol Anne Haley, Member of House of Assembly, Burin - Grand Bank
"Adventure and destination tourism continues to evolve in Newfoundland and Labrador, and today's announcement will further enable the Burin Peninsula Trail Network to continue expansion to become an attraction for decades to come. This is a strategic investment for both levels of government."
- Mark Browne, Member of House of Assembly, Placentia West - Bellevue
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Media contacts:
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Paul McGrath Director, Communications ACOA NL 709-772-2984 paul.mcgrath@canada.ca |
Eric Humber Media Relations Manager Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4819 erichumber@gov.nl.ca |
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