Municipal Affairs
August 20, 2008

Wabana Receives Funding for Arena Upgrades

The Town of Wabana will receive $300,000 through the 2008-09 Municipal Capital Works (MCW) program for upgrades to the local arena. The MCW program fosters the development of cost-shared projects in a wide range of municipal infrastructure, including water and waste-water treatment, roads, recreational facilities and fire equipment.

"The Provincial Government recognizes the need that exists to improve municipal infrastructure," said the Honourable Dave Denine, Minister of Municipal Affairs. "We are committed to working with municipalities and making strategic infrastructure investments. I am pleased that through this funding, Wabana residents may enjoy improved recreation facilities."

Through the 2008-09 program, $61.2 million will be spent on many infrastructure improvement projects province-wide. Under the program, the Provincial Government will contribute $32.4 million; the Federal Government will contribute $12 million and the municipalities will contribute $14.1 million. Towns will also utilize the Federal GST rebate as part of the capital cost.

"This arena, like in many small towns, is the lifeblood of the community," said the Honourable Diane Whalen, MHA for Conception Bay East and Bell Island. "Both young and old avail of the facility which promotes physical fitness. Improvements to the arena are welcomed news."

The MCW program has been significantly improved by recently announced revised cost-share ratios for municipalities. These new changes state that towns with populations under 3,000 now have to contribute only 10 per cent toward the cost of capital infrastructure. Towns with populations between 3,000 and 7,000 contribute 20 per cent and the largest cities and towns with populations over 7,000 contribute 30 per cent.

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Media contact:

Jennifer Collingwood
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 690-2498

jennifercollingwood@gov.nl.ca

2008 08 20                                                       10:45 a.m.


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