The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are investing to help municipalities like the Town of St. Anthony improve tourism infrastructure and create economic opportunities in the region.
Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and MHA for St. Barbe-L’Anse aux Meadows, on behalf of the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, announced a $170,649 investment for the Town of St. Anthony. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced $442,353 towards the project.
This funding will allow the town to implement the first phase of its enhancement plan and create new tourism opportunities. This project includes making the entrance to the town more welcoming for visitors; upgrading the Fishing Point Park waterfront walkway; creating a new lookout that overlooks St. Anthony Harbour; and marketing.
Together, the upgrades will foster a sense of positivity and excitement upon arrival for visitors and cruise ships. This will help grow the town’s status as a key tourism destination and a service hub for the area.
Support for this project demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthen the province’s economic foundation.
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“The Provincial Government is pleased to contribute to the continued economic development on the Northern Peninsula. Partnering and supporting the town of St. Anthony is an opportunity to diversify, grow and strengthen the economic future of the region and its draw as a tourist destination.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and MHA for St. Barbe – L’Anse aux Meadows
“Tourism is key to diversifying and strengthening our province’s beautiful and historic communities like St. Anthony. I am delighted that the Government of Canada is investing in this project to help the town implement Phase I of its beautification plan. It will enhance the world-class tourism experiences that St. Anthony has to offer, draw more visitors, and help the region’s tourism industry thrive once again.”
Honourable Gudie Hutchings
Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains
“A strong, vibrant Atlantic Canadian tourism industry is vital to the region’s economy. By investing in important initiatives like this one with the Town of St. Anthony, we are ensuring the sustainability of the tourism sector and contributing to regional economic development so our economy bounces back even stronger.”
Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
“St. Anthony Town Council thanks all levels of government for their continued investment in our beautification project. Such strategic support illustrates that government is committed to the growth and future of our community and surrounding area. Without such backing, these very worthwhile initiatives would never be possible.”
Brad Johannessen
Mayor of St. Anthony
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