10 November 2010
The Harbour Authority of Bayfield will complete improvements to the Bayfield Waterfront thanks to support from the Government of Canada.
"Our government is investing over $8,000 to support the fine work of the Bayfield Harbour Authority as it continues to make valuable improvements to the community's waterfront," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. "We are pleased to support an initiative that will build on this community's proud maritime heritage."
The project includes capital upgrades to the multipurpose community building, the development of interpretative panels, marine memorials, development of a website and collateral materials, all with the goal of boosting tourism and increasing capacity for community events.
The project is also receiving $10,000 from the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.
"The Municipality is pleased to partner with ACOA and the Bayfield Harbour Authority on additional enhancements to the Bayfield Waterfront," said Herb Delorey, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish. "These improvements will assist in the further development of the waterfront area which will build upon the cultural and economic diversity of the region."
"Vibrant communities are critical to both the local community and the NS tourism industry. The upgrades at Bayfield were possible because of many hours donated by community volunteers as well as funding partnerships formed between the Harbour Authority of Bayfield and various regional funding agencies," said Bernadette Van Bommel, President of the Harbour Authority of Bayfield. "The infrastructure improvements will have a positive impact on the ability of the Harbour Authority of Bayfield and Antigonish County to enhance local community relationships and its economic development capacity."
The federal investment is being made through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund.
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The Honourable Peter MacKay today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $8,251 to support the Harbour Authority of Bayfield's enhancements to the Bayfield Waterfront. The investment is being made through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund.
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Christopher Brooks Senior Communications Officer Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 902-426-4790/902-789-5184 (cell) Email : Chris.Brooks@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
