Burnt Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador - Softball enthusiasts from Bay Bulls to Bauline will have access soon to a rebuilt softball field at Burnt Cove, thanks in part to support provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a key economic stimulus initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Senator Fabian Manning announced a commitment today of $5,450 to the project on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway and Minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador.
“The Government of Canada’s support for the renovation and restoration of recreational facilities in communities across the country is designed to help generate and support local economic activity right now,” said Senator Manning. “At the same time, we are ensuring that Canadians have access to valuable recreational infrastructure that will benefit them for years to come.”
The level of importance that communities attached to these facilities, noted Senator Manning, is often demonstrated in the very strong level of volunteer support that projects like the rebuilding of the Burnt Cove ball field attract.
The Burnt Cove-St. Michael’s-Bauline Regional Recreation Association Inc., in partnership with the Burnt Cove Softball Restoration Committee Inc., will make improvements to the existing ball field by stripping and re-grading the field; removing existing dugouts and installing footings for new dugouts; upgrading the parks fencing; supplying and distributing silica sand within the infield area and supplying and distributing sod over the outfield area.
Canada’s Economic Action Plan is providing $500 million over two years through the RInC program, to support the renewal of recreational facilities in communities across the country, generating local economic activity; supporting jobs; and, encouraging increased participation in physical activity and community building.
Municipalities, First Nations governments, community organizations and other not-for-profit entities in Atlantic Canada that have eligible projects that can be completed before March 31, 2011, are invited to submit their proposals.
For details on project eligibility and how to submit an application, please refer to the program backgrounder on ACOA’s website at www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
For information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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The Burnt Cove-St. Michael’s-Bauline Recreation Association, Inc. is receiving approximately $5,400 from the Government of Canada’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada program to help restore the Burnt Cove softball field.
Senator Fabian Manning made the announcement today while noting the strong volunteer support the project has received.
A total of $500 million over two years has been set aside through RInC program to support upgrades and repairs to recreational facilities in communities throughout Canada. The fund, a key economic stimulus initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, will help generate local economic activity, support jobs and help ensure Canadians have access to valuable recreational infrastructure for years to come.
Municipalities, First Nations governments, community organizations and other not-for-profit entities in Atlantic Canada that have eligible projects that can be completed before March 31, 2011, are invited to apply.
Those wanting to find out how to submit an application are asked to contact their nearest ACOA office.
Doug Burgess
Director, Public Affairs
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-772-2935
