Local communities benefiting from infrastructure funding that upgraded community facilities
May 9, 2014 – Forteau, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Susan Sullivan, provincial Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, today announced federal and provincial investments totaling close to $207,000 for communities in Labrador that supported improvements to five key pieces of community infrastructure.
The Town of Forteau, Rigolet Inuit Community Government, Labrador Heritage Society, Town of L’Anse au Loup and Town of L’Anse au Clair have completed necessary upgrades to their community facilities to better serve the needs of residents and visitors.
Quick Facts:
- The Government of Canada invested a total of $130,813 in these five projects through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invested $76,086.
- The Town of Forteau received $5,099 (federal) and $4,959 (provincial) to upgrade the community centre in the Southern Labrador town. The project included the purchase of audio equipment, storage racks and chairs.
- The Rigolet Inuit Community Government received $86,428 (federal) and $63,127 (provincial) to extend an existing boardwalk in the community.
- The Labrador Heritage Society received $10,704 (federal) and $8,000 (provincial) to upgrade and improve the waterfront/marine area in North West River, including the enhancement of the Sunday Hill Park and improvements to the existing trail network.
- The Town of L’Anse au Loup received $18,787 (federal) to upgrade an existing hiking/ski trail for use as a snowshoe trail. The project included an expanded trail to allow extra space for snowshoeing, improvements to an existing bridge, widening of the trail and general improvements to ensure safety of its users.
- The Town of L’Anse au Clair received $9,795 (federal) to renovate the existing community centre in the town with new gyproc, a drop ceiling, flooring and electrical upgrades.
- Through Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government of Canada helped modernize Canada’s infrastructure by committing $150 million over two years for the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
- ACOA has been delivering the CIIF in Atlantic Canada with an allocation of $16.6 million, of which $3,864,000 was allotted to projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure upgrades in these five communities and recognizes that vibrant and sustainable communities require solid infrastructure for future prosperity. Through our CIIF program, we are pleased to have invested more than $3.8 million in 58 projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to help sustain these communities for years to come.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (ACOA)
“The Provincial Government remains focused on the province’s long-term prosperity by encouraging job creation, strong communities and a vibrant economy that is of maximum benefit to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. To support regional development initiatives, our Government has a suite of programs that respond to the needs of traditional and emerging sectors, and I am pleased to see the reach of these programs and how they have assisted communities in Labrador.”
- The Honorable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
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Contacts
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Julie Afonso
Acting Director, Public Affairs
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
Jennifer Tulk
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 709-728-4104
jennifertulk@gov.nl.ca
