Funding for Channel-Port aux Basques revitalization

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Monday, 25 September 2023 07:00

By Tonya Organ

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Funding will be used to invest in equipment for outdoor events and festivals, such as collapsible indoor/outdoor staging, portable washrooms, and steel security fencing,

Slightly more than $50,000 was announced for the Regional Development Fund for the Town of Channel-Port aux Basques to support community economic development. Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says this investment will support the town’s revitalization strategy and will complement a number of additional capital works and community development projects. Funding will be used to invest in equipment for outdoor events and festivals, such as collapsible indoor/outdoor staging, portable washrooms, steel security fencing, as well as some necessary electrical upgrades. 

 

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