Tourism, Culture and Recreation
November 12, 2008Increased
Support Provided for Recreation Infrastructure
Community-based recreation organizations throughout
Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from increased funding provided
through the 2008 Community Capital Grant Program, which provides grants
of up to $15,000 to assist in the upgrade and maintenance of small-scale
indoor and outdoor recreation infrastructure.
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, was in Carbonear today to announce more than 40
province-wide projects approved under the $600,000 program, which was
launched in 2007 as part of the province�s recreation and sport
strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador.
"In this, the second year of the Community Capital
Grant Program, we have increased the maximum grant amount to $15,000 and
increased the total allocation to the program by $200,000," said
Minister Jackman. "This year�s funding will build on our 2007 investment
in community recreational infrastructure � bringing the total invested
through this program over the last two years to $1 million."
Minister Jackman said the Provincial Government
recognizes that communities are the primary delivery agencies for
recreation and sport programs and services � and that this year�s
increased funding is designed to further support community efforts to
address infrastructure issues.
The Honourable Jerome Kennedy, MHA for Carbonear-Harbour
Grace, noted the $15,000 provided to upgrade change room facilities at
the Carbonear swimming pool is an excellent example of how these grants
can be used to improve and maintain community-based recreational
facilities.
"The Carbonear swimming pool is a centre of activity
in the community and this upgrade will enhance access for all area
residents," said Minister Kennedy. "A healthy population is an objective
I support, and by improving the Carbonear pool we ensure recreational
opportunities are available and encourage people to participate in an
active lifestyle."
Projects funded under the Community Capital Grant
Program include upgrades to soccer and softball fields, replacement of
community playground equipment, roof repairs, and general upgrades and
repairs to buildings and infrastructure.
A complete list of approved projects is listed below.
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Media contact:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Community Capital Grant Program
(2008-09)
|
Organization |
Project |
| Dorset
Eskimo Activity Committee (Fleur de Lys) |
Upgrade
community playground |
| Town of
Irishtown-Summerside |
Replace
floor, windows and siding at community centre |
|
Avalon Regional Sports Complex Inc. (Blaketown-Dildo) |
Renovate softball field into multi-sport facility |
| Town of
Musgrave Harbour |
Ongoing
development of youth centre |
| Town of
Bonavista |
Renovate skateboard park field into a multi-sport facility |
| Town of
Isle aux Morts |
Convert
playground and ballfield into a multi-purpose sports court,
walking trail and ballfield complex |
| Town of
Parker�s Cove |
Upgrade
community playground |
| Town of
Flatrock |
Upgrade
soccer and softball fields |
| Town of
Carbonear |
Upgrade
change rooms at Carbonear Swimming Pool |
| Red Bay
Recreation Commission |
Interior upgrades to building for use as a youth centre |
| Town of
Wabana Recreation Commission |
Upgrade
softball field |
| Town of
Conception Bay South |
Install
safety netting and poles around softball field |
| Town of
Peterview |
Replace
playground equipment; replace wooden fence along roadside of
playground with chain link |
| Town of
Ferryland |
Upgrade
recreation and sports field |
| Town of
Belleoram |
Replace
floor, ceiling, and tile at community centre |
| Airials
Gymnastics (Gander) |
Purchase spring floor and vault table |
| Town of
St. Lawrence |
Upgrade
recreation centre for Community Youth Network |
| Town of
Grand Falls-Windsor |
Install
public address system at Joe Byrne Arena |
| Town of
Triton |
Replace
ice surface gates and doors at arena |
| Town of
Cupids |
Upgrade
and repair community centre |
| Town of
Steady Brook |
Replace
playground equipment, develop walking trails, wheelchair ramp |
| Town of
Deer Lake |
Replace
shower valves; repair wading pool at Hodder Memorial Recreation
Complex |
|
Dunfield Park Community Centre |
Upgrade
and repair multi-purpose court and playground |
| City of
St. John�s |
Work on
multi-purpose court at Gerry Veitch softball field |
|
Labrador West Minor Hockey Association |
Purchase and install flooring for arena for indoor soccer
program |
|
Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation |
Purchase of flooring for arena; develop a golf driving range |
| Town of
Norris Arm |
Work on
multi-purpose court; renovate tennis court |
| City of
Mount Pearl |
Redevelop softball and baseball fields. |
| Fox
Harbour Community and Recreation Centre |
Renovate exterior; replace emergency door, install wheelchair
ramp |
| Town of
Stephenville |
Purchase and install playground equipment and fencing at
Stephenville Primary School |
| Town of
Bay Roberts |
Purchase and install lighting at five-court tennis facility |
| Gros
Morne Academy Playground Committee (Rocky Harbour) |
Install
previously purchased playground equipment; upgrade playground
area |
| Town of
St. George�s |
Repair
roof; upgrade electrical upgrading; replace door at recreation
facility |
|
Greenbelt Tennis Club (St. John�s) |
Reinforce structure with ground support anchors; install wind
sensor to regulate internal air pressure |
| Town of
Traytown |
Replace
floor joists; flooring and roof repairs at recreation building;
repair basketball court and playground upgrades |
| Fogo
Island Soccer Association |
Install
benches, bleachers for regulation sized soccer field |
| Anchor
Point Recreation Committee |
Install
playground equipment and fencing |
| Town of
Paradise |
Relocate playground, volleyball court, and skateboard park |
|
Makkovik Recreation Department |
Work on
concrete play area |
| Town of
Old Perlican |
Complete interior renovations on recreation centre
(multi-purpose room, offices, exercise room, etc.) |
|
Clarenville Area Development Association |
Work on
foundation for soccer clubhouse |
