Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum Gets Building Upgrades
News Release
July 22, 2016 – Boiestown, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Visitors to the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum will soon benefit from upgraded facilities thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments.
Pat Finnigan, Member of Parliament for Miramichi – Grand Lake, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); and the Honourable Bill Fraser, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister the Northern and Miramichi funds, today joined officials from the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum to make the funding announcement.
The project consists of upgrading the main building’s entrance, washrooms, roof and existing heating system as well as repairing the Quonset Huts and roof. These upgrades will improve the museum’s energy efficiency and help reduce operating costs.
The Government of Canada has invested $68,796 in the project through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), while the Province of New Brunswick has contributed $68,181.
CIP 150 is providing up to $300 million nationally over two years to support projects to rehabilitate, renovate and expand community and recreational infrastructure as part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.
This project also builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment to drive economic growth in Atlantic Canada through strategic investments in infrastructure, as announced in July 2016 in Prince Edward Island as part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to support renovations and improvements to the places where all families can go, spend quality time and make lasting memories together. It is important to invest in our communities and promote their unique cultural heritage so they can continue to be enjoyed and remembered by Canadians now and for years to come.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum has been educating residents and visitors alike on Boiestown’s rich lumbering industry for over 35 years. I am pleased that the Government of Canada is supporting this project that will enable the museum to complete the renovations needed to operate more cost-efficiently and continue to attract visitors to our beautiful region.”
- Pat Finnigan, Member of Parliament for Miramichi – Grand Lake
“We are proud to do our part as the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum continues to highlight the important role forestry has played in our region. We are honouring that tradition by making investments that will help enhance the visitor experience to attract tourists and visitors to the Miramichi region.”
- The Honourable Bill Fraser, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for the Northern and Miramichi funds
“The Woodmen’s Museum opened its doors almost 37 years ago. Although we have worked at maintaining this 15-acre site, there are some things that are impossible to do. We are very grateful for this partnership as it will allow the Museum to upgrade its main building and the original Quonset Huts so that we can continue to preserve and promote the history of lumbering for future generations.”
- Harold Fairley, President, Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum
Associated Links
• http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/ags-sca/Eng/atlantic-growth.html
• www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca
• http://www.woodmensmuseum.com/
Contacts
Lisa Gautreau
Acting Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-471-1565
Shawn Berry
Communications
Province of New Brunswick
506-453-4138
Bernice Price
Executive Director
Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum
506-369-7214
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