Eastern and southern Newfoundland will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
Government of Canada invests close to $246,000 in three community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
Client: Town of Port Rexton
Project: Create a community park with a concrete pad for skating and ice hockey in winter, and for activities such as skateboarding, basketball, seniors' exercise classes and outdoor markets during other seasons. The park will include a heated outbuilding with change rooms, restrooms and a canteen.
Total: $165,690
Client: Heart’s Content Mizzen Heritage Society Inc.
Project: Upgrade and modernize the Heart's Content Regional Arts Centre with roof repairs, a heat pump and a power-assisted door opener to make it more accessible and energy efficient.
Total: $40,000
Client: Placentia West Development Association
Project: Develop and enhance a public outdoor space around Livyers Lot with kiosk-style market booths for local vendors. Upgrade the electrical system at the community market and improve the existing outdoor space.
Total: $40,000
TOTAL: $245,690
Contacts
Catherine Mounier-Desrochers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economic
Development and Official Languages
Catherine.Mounier-Desrochers@canada.ca
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Newfoundland and Labrador
709-689-5731
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