Backgrounder: Towns of Bay Bulls, Witless Bay and Petty Harbour – Maddox Cove will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

Backgrounder

The Government of Canada invests more than $549,000 in three community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Client Name Project Total Media Contact
Town of Bay Bulls Undertake upgrades to improve the energy efficiency
of the Regional Lifestyle Centre, including roof repairs and other green enhancements.
$346,765
non-repayable
Jennifer Aspell
Town Manager
709-334-3454, Ext. 3
jaspell@townofbaybulls.com
Town of Witless Bay Enhance outdoor space to improve accessibility and safety and increase recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Upgrades include new playground equipment, ballfield renovations and the trail system improvements.   $120,000
non-repayable
Trevor Croft
Mayor
709-334-3407
office@townofwitlessbay.ca
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Upgrade the town’s park, including creating additional green space; installing a new seating area and splash pad; upgrading the Sara Chafe Memorial Playground equipment; and paving the park entryway, wheelchair ramp and picnic table area.  $82,316
non-repayable
Stephanie Stack
Chief Administrative Officer
709-368-3959
sstack@phmc.nf.net
Total         $549,081

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

paul.mcgrath@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

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