Backgrounder: Bonavista, Burin and Trinity region to benefit from investments to social and recreational facilities
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $1,500,00.00 in 30 community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL |
| Town of Clarenville | Develop and enhance community softball fields while redeveloping a portion of the municipal trail. | $108,320.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Grand Bank | Enhanced the nature and marine trail to improve accessibility, safety, and useability by upgrading ditching, removing potential tripping hazards and installing culverts, tread surfaces and signage. | $100,000.00 non-repayable |
| Town of New-Wes Valley | Upgraded the Bonavista North Museum including interior and exterior renovations to improve accessibility and the visitor experience. | $100,000.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Burin | Enhanced outdoor space at the Heritage Square by constructing a walkway and picnic area and remediating the land. | $87,547.00 non-repayable |
| Town Council of Chapel Arm | Enhanced a regional outdoor recreational space to help revitalize the community. This project involves the restoration of Western Cove Beach located in Chapel Arm and used by both residents of the town and tourists. | $81,601.00 non-repayable |
| St. Lawrence Area Trail Association | Enhanced the St. Lawrence Trailway system, including trail improvements, removal of potential tripping hazards, culvert installations, new tread surfaces and signage. | $71,250.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Bonavista | Improved community infrastructure through expansion of the community trail, playground, outdoor soccer pitch and public park. | $65,000.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Hant's Harbour | Expanded the Recreation Community Center to improve the facility’s storage and building capacity, in addition to adding a file room. | $64,734.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Parker's Cove | Constructed an accessible 3 km trail in the community which includes a boardwalk and viewing platform, play area equipment and other outdoor recreation improvements. | $63,665.00 non-repayable |
| St. Gabriel's Hall Inc. | Improved the efficiency and accessibility of St. Gabriel's Hall which include renovations of the facility’s roof and improved access to all areas of the facility. |
$63,375.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Whitbourne | Upgraded and maintained accessibility and safety infrastructure in the Sir Robert Bond Park for residents and visitors to enjoy all-year round. | $60,000.00 non-repayable |
| Lions Club of Whitbourne | Renovate the local Lions Club building which includes roof repairs, interior upgrades, and the addition of an accessibility entrance. | $60,000.00 non-repayable |
| Town of King's Cove | Upgraded and enhanced Community Museum infrastructure which included replacing wheelchair ramp, septic system and adding pavement and four public washrooms with showers. | $60,000.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Gambo | Installed a baseball backstop at the community field and improved Dominion Point, Gambo South and Middle Brook walking trails. | $55,335.00 non-repayable |
| Local Service District of Aspen Cove | Improve a waterfront community gathering space by upgrading and expanding land, in addition to adding picnic tables to visitors and residents to enjoy. | $51,000.00 non-repayable |
| St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine Community Hall Inc. | Renovated the Community Hall which included energy efficiency upgrades, electrical wiring, replacement of damaged floor and addition of newly-improved accessibility to washrooms. | $48,369.00 non-repayable |
| Marystown Development Corporation | Enhanced the visitor experience at the Marystown Model Ship Gallery by upgrading existing computer and display equipment. | $46,875.00 non-repayable |
| Fortune Lions Club | Enhanced accessibility of the Fortune Lions Club by replacing windows, exterior doors and vinyl siding in addition to the installation of a wheelchair ramp. | $41,392.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Indian Bay | Reinvented the Town's green space, resurfaced the playground to make area more accessible. This included an outdoor gathering space for community events. | $40,371.00 non-repayable |
| Quinton Premises Heritage Trust Inc. | Restore and redevelop a historic fishing room and mercantile premises and transform it into a community space for residents and visitors to enjoy. | $35,351.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Norman's Cove-Long Cove | Upgrade three walking trails in the Town, including the addition of signage, new stairs and platforms and the installation of new bridge with crushed stone. | $33,750.00 non-repayable |
| Musgrave Harbour Lions Club Inc. | Renovated the Musgrave Harbour Lions Club to include energy efficient upgrades, wiring upgrades and improved accessibility to washrooms. | $30,206.00 non-repayable |
| Lance au Loup Trailway Association | Enhanced the Lanse Au Loup Trailway by widening the trail, repairing bridges, installing improved signage and adding two accessible outhouse restrooms. | $30,000.00 non-repayable |
| Lighthouse Productions Inc. | Installed energy efficient heating and cooling system which reduces greenhouse gases and operational costs while supporting social and economic growth in the region. | $29,400.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Come by Chance | Improve accessibility at the Mark Hodder Memorial Park by paving a gravel walking trail and pathway to the playground, in addition to constructing a dual viewer and platform in two different locations within the Town. |
$27,247.00 non-repayable |
| Alexander Bay Lions Club Inc. | Replaced the roof on the Lions Clubs which included the removal and replacement of shingles, as well as the removal and disposal of old roofing from the site. | $18,000.00 non-repayable |
| Lions Club of Bay L'Argent | Installed heat pumps to reduce energy consumption in the building and modified washroom facilities in order to create wheelchair accessibility. | $15,900.00 non-repayable |
| Town of Keels | Constructed a gazebo structure to support tourism infrastructure in the region which included a path leading to the beach for visitors and residents to enjoy. | $14,547.00 non-repayable |
| Dildo Recreation Committee | Create a community green space by building a green- house along with ten wooden community garden beds and a composting bin. | $11,250.00 non-repayable |
| Heritage Run Tourism Association | Upgraded the Goobies Visitor Center which included the installation of new shingles. | $4,950.00 non-repayable |
| Total | $1,519,435.00 |
Contacts
Kevin Lemkay
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731
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