Backgrounder: Cape Breton and Richmond Counties will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely
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The Government of Canada invests more than $160,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Two Rivers Development Association | Upgrade the Two Rivers Wildlife Park by adding hiking trail signage and seating areas, paving and expanding the parking area and improving roadways to make the park safer and more accessible. Add overnight and seasonal campsites as well as a basketball court, creating new outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors. |
$133,425 non-repayable |
Haeley Anglois |
| Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre | Build on the Centre’s social enterprise, the Richmond River Roots Market Garden, creating a sensory garden and outdoor classroom to increase food literacy and self-sufficiency in Richmond County. Add a wheelchair ramp, widen a doorway and upgrade a restroom to increase accessibility to the Garden and its programs. |
$36,570 non-repayable |
Juanita Mombourquette |
| Total | $169,995 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Chris Brooks
Communications Director, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-830-3839
Chris.Brooks@acoa-apeca.ga.ca
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