Infrastructure improvements will bring economic benefits to Sussex area
June 26, 2015 – Sussex, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Princess Louise Park Show Centre will undergo an expansion and infrastructure improvements to increase its capacity to host events, bringing increased economic benefits to Sussex and the surrounding area, thanks to an investment by the federal government.
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Member of Parliament for Fundy-Royal, joined Princess Louise Park Show Centre officials to make the announcement today.
The project involves the expansion of the show centre’s infrastructure, including a new multi-purpose livestock building with portable stalls, and an outside show ring. The new facilities will help the Show Centre meet a growing demand to host a variety of events and exhibitions.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) is contributing $199,551 to the project, while the Princess Louise Park Show Centre is also providing $199,551.
Quick Facts:
- The Princess Louise Park Show Centre is Eastern Canada’s premier agricultural exhibition centre.
- Established in 1999, the Princess Louise Park Show Centre Inc. is a non-profit, agricultural exhibition facility that promotes animal showmanship, recreation and culture. It organizes numerous equine shows, and other special events for education, instruction and pleasure.
- Between 2000, the year the Show Centre opened, and 2005, the number of events hosted more than doubled. By 2007, the Show Centre had contributed over $10 million to the economy of Sussex and surrounding area.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support the Princess Louise Park Show Centre, one of the Maritime’s most popular show and exhibition centres, as it expands and improves its facilities to attract even more high calibre events. This expansion will increase the number of visitors and bring significant economic benefits to the entire Sussex region.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Member of Parliament for Fundy-Royal
“This is a memorable day as we begin the final piece of the Princess Louise Park Show Centre that was envisioned so many years ago. This expansion will enable us to better meet the needs of our customers and allow them to continue to grow their events. Since inception, ACOA’s support for this facility has been a wonderful partnership that continues to bring increased economic benefits to the greater Sussex community while strengthening and positioning the Princess Louise Park Show Centre as one of the most reputable and dedicated livestock show facilities in Eastern Canada.”
- Ralph Cunningham, Chairman, Board of Directors, Princess Louise Park Show Centre
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Ann Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3687
Ralph Cunningham
Chairman, Board of Directors
Princess Louise Park Show Centre
506-433-3394
