St. Ambrose among those with projects receiving funds

The province has announced a $476,820 investment from the recreation facility development program. Among the projects to receive money from this program is the St. Ambrose Cathedral Parish Hall which receives $10,000 towards the construction of a multi-purpose room.



Barry Barnet, Minister of Health Promotion and Protection, announced the investments for community groups, not-for-profit organizations and associations on the South Shore.

"Providing children, families and seniors with accessible places to participate in sport and recreation is a key part of our plan to build safer, healthier communities," said Barnet. "These groups have worked hard to improve their communities and we are proud to support them with these investments."

The grants will be used to develop trail systems, renovate community centres and construct playgrounds in the region.

Recreation facility development is a $3-million program that helps municipalities and community groups plan, construct, renovate, conserve or acquire facilities for public recreation.

Eligible projects include community centres, pools, sport facilities, parks, playgrounds, trails and other outdoor facilities. Community groups develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation. They work with Health Promotion and Protection staff to plan projects and apply for funding.

The recreation facility development grant program provides up to one third of capital costs; communities are responsible for raising the rest. The program will help create about $14.5 million in construction through 84 organizations.

"Our goal is to make Nova Scotia the healthiest province in the country," said Barnet. "These announcements represent another positive step toward reaching that goal."



Here are the other recipients of the program funding:

-- Chester District Elementary School: develop park and playground, $17,000

-- Greenfield Recreation Association: repair roof on community centre, $11,000

-- New Ross Consolidated School: upgrade playground and soccer field, $133,820

-- South Shore/Annapolis Valley Recreation Trail Association: develop multi-use trail, $60,000

-- -- St. Stephens Parish Community Hall: construct multi-purpose facility, $50,000

-- Vogler's Cover Community Hall Society: expand community hall, $50,000

-- Westfield Community Centre: construct community centre, $50,000

-- Woodland Multi-Use Trail Association: develop multi-use trail, $70,000

-- Gold River/Western Shore Elementary School: develop park and playground, $25,000