Municipal Affairs
July 29, 2013
The Provincial Government is supporting the ongoing development of key services in the Town of St. George’s through investments totalling $380,000 for renovations to the Siki Bennett Memorial Stadium and upgrades to a sewer lift-station. These projects are cost-shared between the Provincial Government and the town. An event announcing funding for these projects took place on Sunday, July 28.
“This announcement highlights the Provincial Government’s commitment to building strong communities and supporting the development of services for residents and families,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “As part of this commitment, the Town of St. George’s and the Provincial Government are investing $230,000 in the installation of an artificial ice surface at the Siki Bennett Memorial Stadium. In addition, $150,000 is being invested to upgrade a sewer lift station.”
The Siki Bennett Memorial Stadium is an important recreational facility in the Town of St. George’s. This investment of $230,000 will allow the town to upgrade the facility through the installation of an artificial ice surface. In addition, $150,000 has been allocated for the upgrading of Tobin’s Lift Station. This is the last of seven lift stations which serve the town to be upgraded, with the remainder being upgraded in recent years.
“It is a pleasure to work with the Mayor and council in the Town of St. Georges,” said the Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for St. George’s - Stephenville East. “This council provides great support to residents, as is evident in these two important projects being announced today.”
Funding for these projects is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent and the Town of St. George’s covering the remaining ten per cent.
“Our community is receiving a tremendous boost with this announcement,” said Fintan Alexander, Mayor of St. George’s. “As the Town of St. George’s continues to grow and develop we are seeing a strong sense of pride in our community, and these investments will allow us to provide improved waste water and recreation services to the residents of the town.”
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future includes funding for the second year of a $130 million municipal capital works program. This investment is funding important infrastructure projects for towns and cities, and is delivering better services for families in areas such as water and waste water, recreation, road repair, and fire services, across the province.
Media contacts:
| Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
Janine Carter Executive Assistant to the Honourable Joan Shea MHA for St. George’s - Stephenville East. 709-643-8663 janinecarter@gov.nl.ca |
| Fintan Alexander Mayor of St. George’s 709-647-3283 townofstgeorges@nf.aibn.com |
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