Provincial funding for four community buildings in West Bay, Judique, Lake Ainslie and Meat Cove.
- Meat Cove Development and CAP Association – $50,000.00 – new siding, doors, skirting and insulation/interior and exterior renovations
- Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department -$40,000.00 – roof replacement, gutter repairs and interior painting of the main hall
- West Bay Community Association – $8,629.24 – for rubberized floor
- Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Society – $6,494.70 – gutter replacement, outdoor lighting and installing change tables in two washrooms
Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster says the work is needed to keep the buildings in good shape.
“Congratulations to the volunteer organizations for doing this work.”
The Community Facilities Improvement Program makes improvements to existing facilities that celebrate community, culture and diversity.
Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mike Gillis says the department really appreciates the continues support from the province.
“They have been committed to the upkeep of our facility and allowing us to maintain it for the future.”
Projects are able to receive up to 75% of funding to a maximum of $50,000.00.