Federal Government Invests in Improvements for Bayside Middle School's Community Auditorium

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New auditorium will provide a safe, accessible and comfortable environment for all citizens

January 09, 2014 - Saint John, NB

Bayside Middle School will restore and improve its existing community auditorium thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.

Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, on behalf of ACOA Minister Rob Moore, joined Bayside Middle School officials to make the announcement today.

The work will involve the dismantling and disposal of wooden seats that are beyond repair, and the installation of 624 new seats.

The federal government, through ACOA, is investing $55,337 under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF); Bayside Middle School is investing $30,338 and Irving Oil Limited is investing $25,000 in the initiative.

Quick Facts

The Government of Canada is building on recent actions to modernize Canada’s public infrastructure by committing $150 million over two years for the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund to support repairs and improvements to existing community facilities.
In New Brunswick alone, 51 CIIF projects have been announced over the last two years representing a federal investment of over $4 million.
Bayside Middle School is a grade 6 to 8 school, which includes a French Immersion program, and is part of the Anglophone South School District in New Brunswick. The school was founded in 1949 and serves East Saint John, which includes the communities of Champlain Heights, Courtenay Bay, Loch Lomond, Forest Hills, Silver Falls and Westmorland Heights. The auditorium at the school is used for provincial music festivals, as well as various musical and theatre performances for the public.

Quotes

“Our Government is continuing to support communities across Canada. This crucial investment will boost economic activity and strengthen Bayside Middle School’s community facility, shared and enjoyed by families throughout this region.”
- Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

“With the help of ACOA and MP Rodney Weston, we are further ahead and in a position to purchase and install 624 new seats by March 31, 2014. This support, in combination with the generosity of local businesses, corporations (such as Irving Oil), and private donors, has made our initial vision become closer to a reality. Our students, school, and community will benefit as a whole.”
- Patrick Laskey, Principal, Bayside Middle School

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Contacts

Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241

Ann Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3687

Patrick Laskey
Principal
Bayside Middle School
506-658-5973

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