Innovation, Business and Rural Development
July 26, 2013
The community of Glovertown has further added to an important piece of economic development infrastructure as the result of a $147,000 investment from the Provincial Government. Undertaken by the Glovertown Marina Development Corporation, phase two of the development project has led to the construction of 20 new berths, a permanent hydraulic lift, the construction of a hydraulic lift basin, as well as renovations to existing buildings.
The announcement was made by Sandy Collins, Parliamentary Secretary and MHA for Terra Nova, on behalf the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, at the official opening of the Glovertown Marina today.
“Glovertown is well-known as a destination for recreational boaters,” said Minister Hutchings. “As a result of this $147,000 investment and with this expanded infrastructure, there are now even more opportunities to accommodate and attract an increased volume of boaters and tourists to the area. With the marina already seeing an increase in traffic, this project further highlights the effectiveness of community and government partnerships in advancing economic activity in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.”
In 2010, the Provincial Government invested $191,000 in phase one of the marina project, resulting in the completion of 30 new berths. The total investment in both phases of the project has now led to 50 complete berths and spin-off benefits for the community’s business and construction sector. In addition, the Provincial Government investment has enabled the marina to dredge the harbour, build concrete walls, floating docks and add a boat launch.
“This is an extremely positive development for the people of Glovertown and the surrounding communities,” said Mr. Collins. “This government is committed to the growth and sustainability of rural Newfoundland and Labrador and projects such as this hold significant potential as a key tourism attraction and economic generator for the region.”
With a large harbour opening that extends more than 25 kilometres into Alexander Bay and Pitt Sound Reach, Glovertown is a strategic location for boating enthusiasts. Its sheltered harbour attracts visitors from across Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada who are seeking sailing, power boating and water skiing experiences.
Media contacts:
| Heather MacLean Director of Communications Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development 709-729-4570 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Ang Chatman Consistency Assistant to Sandy Collins, MHA for Terra Nova 1-800-670-2850 angchatman@gov.nl.ca |
2013 07 26 2:10 p.m.