Nearly $1-million dollars in funding from the provincial and federal government for three projects in St. Stephen, Blacks Harbour and St. George.
St. Stephen will use it for upgrades to the downtown square to support outdoor spaces.
In Black’s Harbour, Eastern Charlotte Waterways will use the funds to create an accessible and green outdoor community space.
The town of St. George will use the money to build a section of the Coastal Link Trail.
$533,000 for these projects is coming from the Regional Development Corporation and the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
The federal portion of $453,161 has been contributed by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
Saint Croix MLA Kathy Bockus said these facilities are essential to the overall well-being of the people who live in these communities.
“Investments in community public spaces to support social interaction, and outdoor activity and provide access to recreational programs and facilities is an important part of building vibrant and sustainable communities,” said Bockus.
“When we invest in shared public spaces, such as trails and outdoor community spaces, we help communities build opportunity and promote healthy living for their residents,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace. “Our population is growing, and these projects highlight our success in building vibrant communities and a stronger economy.”
Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
“The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is committed to working closely with communities to support projects that contribute to the quality of life of the families who live there.”
Let’s hear it for #CommunityEngagement!
New accessible community spaces will help @ECW_ngo #TheCoastalLinkTrailInc., and #St.Stephen facilitate engagement activities in southwestern #NB.
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