Park and waterfront developments will better serve tourists and support economic development
July 23, 2015 – Trinity, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Town of Trinity is upgrading an existing park and its waterfront, thanks in part to an investment from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), today announced federal funding of more than $280,000 for the project.
The project to redevelop the existing park will create a gathering place and main focal point for the town. It will include improved water drainage and footpaths to connect visitors with other attractions in the community. In addition, the waterfront development will include a slipway and floating docks to accommodate planned boating events and the growing marine traffic in the region.
The Town of Trinity, in conjunction with its tourism partners, has been established as one of Newfoundland and Labrador's primary tourism destinations. The Town has historic connections to the province's fishery, a significant number of quality museums/interpretation centres, and is the home of a professional theatre company.
Quick Facts:
- The Town of Trinity, which was incorporated in 1969, is located on the Bonavista Peninsula and is home to several historic sites and tourism attractions.
- Government of Canada funding of $281,313 was provided for this project through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund.
- Today’s announcement is another example of how Canada’s Federal Tourism Strategy is encouraging product development and investments in Canadian tourism assets and products.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support the Town of Trinity in upgrading its harbour and Town Centre, which will complement the region’s existing tourism infrastructure and increase opportunities for future growth. Strengthening tourism infrastructure is a key way to provide new business and employment opportunities and improves the quality of life for Canadian families.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“The Town of Trinity is very appreciative of this significant investment by the Government of Canada into our municipality and its tourism related infrastructure. We continue to seek strategic investments and partnerships to fulfill areas of needs and priorities that will not only benefit our area but the entire region, the Bonavista Peninsula, in order to ensure our main economic activity of tourism continues to attract visitors from around the world while also providing local economic activity and employment.”
- Jim Miller, Mayor, Town of Trinity
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Contacts
Kelsie Corey
Director, of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Kelsie.Corey@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Julie Afonso
Acting Director, Public Affairs
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
Julie.Afonso@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Jim Miller
Mayor
Town of Trinity
709-464-3836
CouncilTrinity@netscape.net
