Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
August 14, 2015
Investing in Infrastructure to Strengthen Communities
Over $26,000 Supports Upgrades to the North West Brook Marina
The North West Brook Recreation Committee Inc. is better positioned to take advantage of the growing recreational boating market through a Provincial Government investment of over $26,000. Funding will be used to expand the facility from 40 to 70 berths by adding four floating docks, as well as modifying the existing breakwater in order to provide more protection to moored vessels.
“With this expanded infrastructure, there are now even more opportunities to attract and accommodate boaters to the North West Brook area and the entirety of Trinity Bay. This project highlights the effectiveness of community and government partnerships in advancing economic development initiatives. Our investment of over $26,000 has moved North West Brook closer to their objective of making the region a choice destination for recreational boaters. Strong communities that have a great deal to offer residents are essential to maintaining and increasing the province’s population, and our government is committed to supporting such initiatives, as outlined in our Population Growth Strategy.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The North West Brook marina is strategically located in Trinity Bay. Offering pristine cruising conditions and renowned for its striking coastlines, North West Brook is emerging as a destination of choice for recreational boaters.
“The expansion of the North West Brook Marina will allow more residents and boaters of the North West Brook and surrounding area to participate in recreational water activities. I am proud of our government’s continued commitment to support our rural communities as they expand their infrastructure for the benefit of residents and visitors.”
- The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Finance and MHA Trinity North
The expansion of the North West Brook Marina will facilitate future growth of the facility as the North West Brook Recreation Committee Inc. seeks to increase its membership base and attract local recreational mariners.
QUICK FACTS:
- The Provincial Government has provided over $26,000 to North West Brook Recreation Committee Inc. in support of improvements to the area marina.
- Funding will be used to expand the facility to 70 berths by adding four floating docks as well as modifying the existing breakwater.
- The Population Growth Strategy is supported by four action plans covering the main elements of population growth – workforce, families, communities and immigration. For more information visit www.gov.nl.ca/populationgrowth/
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Media contacts:
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Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Caroline Frost Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Ross Wiseman MHA for Trinity North 709-466-4165 carolinefrost@gov.nl.ca |
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