Backgrounder: Northeast Avalon communities will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $529,000 in five 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 Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove | Install an energy efficient lighting system at the Kelly Park softball field to enhance the town's recreation hub. The new lighting will enable longer hours for park use; encourage physical and social activity; and provide a safer and more accessible softball field for residents and visitors to enjoy. |
$310,886 non-repayable |
Janine Walsh Town Cleark/Manager 709-746-5241 janinewalsh@lbmcoc.ca |
| Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s | Install an accessible community splash pad at Rainbow Gully Park and several water toys on the park grounds. This project will provide a new outdoor activity in a popular gathering space for people of all abilities to enjoy. | $100,000 non-repayable |
Stephanie Tucker Acting Director, Economic Development, Marketing and Communications 709-895-8000, Ext. 271 stephanie.tucker@pcsp.ca |
| Town of Pouch Cove | Upgrade the Town Hall to improve accessibility and provide a viewing deck for residents and visitors. The project includes constructing a wheelchair ramp; installing a powered wheelchair accessible door; and adding a balcony at the rear of the building with a view of the ocean. | $60,048 non-repayable |
Brian Peach Chief Administrative Officer 709-335-2848 (Ext. 223) cao@pouchcove.ca |
| Town of Torbay | Construct an accessible outdoor Picco Ridge Memorial at the Torbay History House and Museum in memory of those who lost their lives in the 1978 Gander Aviation 80 Aircraft crash, including Torbay’s first mayor, William Manning. The memorial will include the Ring of Remembrance and a circular granite paved area with 10 seating stumps etched with the crash victims’ names, an arrow to indicate the direction towards Picco Ridge, and text detailing the story of the crash. The space will also be used as a storytelling circle, an outdoor classroom, a performance venue, and a rest area. |
$40,000 non- repayable |
Deanne Lawrence Economic Development and Tourism Officer 709-437-6532, Ext. 230 dlawrence@torbay.ca |
| Town of Flatrock | Undertake renovations to the community centre to improve accessibility, revitalize the facility, and add new features for residents, visitors and tourists to enjoy. The project includes reconstructing the upper floor hallway; creating a new space to construct a museum and tearoom; upgrading the washrooms; and installing power door openers and new signage. | $18,750 non-repayable |
Andrew Tobin Chief Administrative Officer 709-437-6312 andrew@townofflatrock.com |
| Total | $529,684 |
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
Julie Afonso
Manager of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-743-5835
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