Investments Announced for Conception Bay North Community Infrastructure

Federal and provincial government funding supports Harbour Grace and Upper Island Cove projects 

November 18, 2016 – Harbour Grace (NL) – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 

Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), along with Pam Parsons, MHA for Harbour Grace-Port de Grave, on behalf of the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, today announced close to $324,000 in federal and provincial funding for community infrastructure projects in Conception Bay North. 

The Town of Upper Island Cove will undertake upgrades to its recreation centre, thanks to investments of $125,479 from the Government of Canada, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150), and $125,480 from the provincial Department of Municipal Affairs. The project involves the installation of energy efficient lighting and a heat pump, adding insulation and improving the centre’s ventilation. 

The Town of Harbour Grace will renovate and restore its historic train station, thanks to investments of $50,250 from CIP 150 and $22,500 from the Department of Municipal Affairs, so it can be re-opened as a community museum and meeting space. This project also includes upgrading seven kilometres of walking trails within the community. 

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. The program is delivered in Newfoundland and Labrador by ACOA. 

Quotes 

“Investments through the CIP 150 program help demonstrate the Government of Canada’s commitment to key priorities such as promoting a clean-growth economy and improving community infrastructure. Through these projects, the Conception Bay North region will benefit from enhanced community recreational amenities that offer residents more opportunities to stay active and healthy.”

-        The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is pleased to partner with the Towns of Harbour Grace and Upper Island Cove to improve several important community assets in Conception Bay North. The investments announced today support the region’s growing tourism industry and will benefit residents in the area for years to come.”

-        Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament, Avalon  

“With funding from the Provincial Government’s Community Enhancement Employment Program,,the Trail Way project in Harbour Grace provides meaningful employment opportunities in the region, and enhances a key attraction that is vital to the area. Funding from our Municipal Capital Works program will ensure the recreation centre in Upper Island Cove is upgraded so it can operate more efficiently, and continue to support active living for residents of all ages. I commend the Towns of Harbour Grace and Upper Island Cove for taking on these projects, and I look forward to seeing people in the area benefit from them.”    

-        The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs

I am very pleased to see cooperation at the Provincial, Federal, and Municipal level resulting in significant enhancements to structures that play a vital role in supporting recreation, culture, and tourism in Conception Bay North.  Working together, our governments have supported key upgrades and employment activity that will produce valuable long term benefits for area residents. 

-        Pam Parsons, MHA for Harbour Grace-Port de Grave 

Associated Links 

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (ACOA)
• Department of Municipal Affairs
• Town of Upper Island Cove
• Town of Harbour Grace

Contacts 

Paul McGrath
Director, Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
paul.mcgrath@canada.ca

Jason Card
Director, Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
709-729-4860 

His Worship George Adams, Mayor
Town of Upper Island Cove
709-589-2503
townoffice@upperislandcove.ca

Natalie Austin
Economic Development Officer
Town of Harbour Grace
709-596-3042
natalieaustin@hrgrace.ca