Federal and Provincial Governments Invest in Marina Development Studies in Springdale
News Release
More than $100,000 provided for studies
September 8, 2017 – Springdale, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Investments from the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are enabling the Town of Springdale (English only) to carry out further studies for its proposed marina development. The studies will provide additional data to support the feasibility study and engineering plan completed in 2015 and strengthen the town’s decision-making process on the proposed development.
Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today announced a $72,000 investment in the project from ACOA’s Business Development Program, while the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (English only), announced a provincial contribution of $29,563.
Through this project, the Town of Springdale will hire expertise to undertake a geotechnical study to determine the subsurface conditions for the marina’s wharf and breakwater. In addition, a bathymetric analysis will be carried out to support the design of the marina facilities and ensure safe vessel passage. This will involve assessing seabed conditions and water depths. Results from these studies will assist the town in determining how best to proceed with the marina development in terms of project size and scope.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to investing in smart initiatives that help diversify and strengthen our communities and grow key industries such as tourism. By investing in projects like this one with the Town of Springdale, we help strengthen and grow the middle class, make our communities even better places to visit and call home, and foster broad-based prosperity.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of working with municipalities and other levels of government to increase economic development, diversify local economies and create good-paying jobs. We are pleased to support the Town of Springdale in this project to ensure it has all of the information and in-depth analysis needed to take further steps towards the proposed marina development.”
- Scott Simms, MP for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame
“By supporting the early stages of the marina development project, our government will help ensure the required planning and geotechnical work is completed, and further assist in the development of this initiative which has the potential to encourage economic diversification in the region.”
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
“I am pleased to see these investments in the Town of Springdale to carry out further studies for the marina development project. This project is significant to the region as it will support tourism development and economic diversification. Today’s announcement is an excellent example of what is possible through collaboration across all levels of government.”
- Brian Warr, MHA for Baie Verte - Green Bay
“On behalf of the residents of the Town of Springdale, I would like to thank the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the provincial government for their support in advancing the Town of Springdale’s marina development project. Today’s announcement will put our community one step closer to a development which will enhance the tourism industry in the region and contribute immensely to the diversification of our local economy. The Town of Springdale looks forward to continued partnerships with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation in bringing this project to fruition.”
- Harvey Tizzard, Mayor, Town of Springdale
Contacts
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
Paul.mcgrath@canada.ca
Eric Humber
Media Relations Manager
Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
709-729-4819, 725-9655
erichumber@gov.nl.ca
Jillian Hood
Government Members Office
709-729-5306
jillianhood@gov.nl.ca
Jason Sparkes
Town of Springdale
709-673-3439
cao@townofspringdale.ca