Backgrounder: Western Newfoundland and the Great Northern Peninsula will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $750,000 in 15 community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Rose Blanche Lighthouse Inc. | Repair the granite section of the lighthouse tower, the granite water well and the lighthouse cupola, as well as replace shingles on the roof of the Fishermen’s Museum. | $161,055 non-repayable |
Phyllis Horwood Rose Blanche Lighthouse Inc. 709-956-2933 pyhorwood@hotmail.com |
| Town of Steady Brook | Enhance the town’s community hall by installing an accessible kitchen and exterior deck, three accessible washrooms, new flooring and lighting; and completing updates for a meeting room. | $98,004 non-repayable |
Renee Burden Town Clerk Town of Steady Brook 709-634-7547 townclerk@steadybrook.com |
| Town of Lark Harbour | Enhance Bottle Cove Day Park with an accessible trail to the Trails End Point, an outdoor performing space, an upgraded playground and improved washrooms and signage. | $81,098 non-repayable |
Nicola Parker Town Clerk/Manager Town of Lark Harbour 709-681-2270 larkharbourtowncouncil@nf.aibn.com |
| Town of Main Brook | Construct a community skate park and pump track that is accessible to all users. | $74,625 non-repayable |
Ashley Pilgrim Town Clerk/Manager Town of Main Brook 709-865-6111 |
| Town of Hampden | Upgrade recreation centre by installing heat pumps to enhance energy efficiency and upgrade the walking trail to increase accessibility and safety. | $58,484 non-repayable |
Sabrina Fudge Town Clerk Town of Hampden sabrina_fudge5@hotmail.com |
| Town of Englee | Renovate community centre by installing new windows, doors, flooring, cabinetry, LED lighting and insulation; and create a space for community events such as training, meal programs for families and programming for marginalized groups. | $42,942 non-repayable |
Samantha Brenton Town Clerk/Manager Town of Englee engleeoffice@bellaliant.com |
| French Shore Historical Society Inc. | Enhance visitor space in the French Shore Interpretation Centre by installing more washrooms, creating a larger gift shop and a more relaxed, spacious entrance lobby leading to the exhibit room. | $38,813 non-repayable |
Joan Simmonds Manager French Shore Historical Society Inc. 709-622-3500 frenchshorehs@nf.aibn.com |
| St. Anthony Bight Local Service District | Improve community centre by installing beams and footings to increase structural stability; adding insulation, siding and doors; and installing a new accessibility ramp. | $37,500 non-repayable |
Christopher Patey President St. Anthony Bight Local Service District 709-212-1066 chrise.patey@hotmail.com |
| Town of Port au Choix | Upgrade outdoor community recreation park by installing an asphalt base and chain link fence. The surrounding space will be landscaped, and accessible picnic seating will be installed. | $37,500 non-repayable |
Lizeta Gould Town Clerk/Manager Town of Port au Choix 709-861-3409 lizetagould@nf.sympatico.ca |
| Town of Meadows | Upgrade waterfront by building a new, accessible boardwalk and three colourful shelters with picnic tables so residents can safely gather and enjoy the ocean view. | $35,156 non-repayable |
Sandra Legge Town Manager Town of Meadows 709-783-2339 townofmeadows@nf.aibn.com |
| Happy Gang 50+ Handicrafts Inc. | Enhance the Happy Gang 50+ Club building by repairing the roof, installing concrete supports to reinforce the foundation, replacing the windows, and installing new doors. | $33,120 non-repayable |
Margaret Myers President Happy Gang 50+ Club 709-847-4196 margaretmyers@live.com |
| Raleigh Historical Corporation Inc. | Undertake renovations to a historical fishing site in the community, including installing materials to increase stability of the wharf and shoreline; and making roofs repairs on nearby fishing stages. | $29,764 non-repayable |
Noah Smith President Raleigh Historical Corporation Inc. 709-454-8808 ntstiny@hotmail.com |
| Town of Parsons Pond | Upgrade existing infrastructure at Hillview Park by installing new bleachers; as well as new siding, doors and windows for three recreation buildings. | $22,650 non-repayable |
Blanche Thornhill Town Clerk/Manager Town of Parsons Pond 709-243-2254 |
| Town of Howley | Enhance and upgrade accessibility of outdoor spaces and the community centre. | $14,315 non-repayable |
Paulette Kelly Clerk Town of Howley 709-635-5555 howleynl@hotmail.com |
| Islaview Foundation Inc. | Enhance the Islaview Creators' Market with the purchase of a tent, tables and benches. | $11,250 non-repayable |
Michael Short Co-Chair Islaview Foundation Inc. 709-635-7300 islaviewfoundation@gmail.com |
| Total | $776,276 |
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
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731