Restoration work to the heritage building which houses the Ferryland Museum in the Town of Ferryland are underway with the assistance of $135,000 provided through the provincial government’s COVID-19 Stimulus Program.
Ferryland Museum is a two-storey, wooden structure with a steep pitched gable roof and two-storey central bay, built in 1916 by the Bank of Montreal. It has been designated a municipal heritage site by the Town of Ferryland because of its aesthetic, historic and cultural values. More information on the building can be found here.
The heritage building restoration project is one of over 250 in communities across the province funded under the COVID-19 Stimulus Program. Approximately $23.5 million was allocated for the program to help provide short-term employment and to stimulate economic activity through community projects during the pandemic. The funding was based on a 90/10 cost shared ratio.
Other projects approved include upgrades and renovations to municipal buildings and fire halls, as well as improvements to recreational infrastructure such as parks, playgrounds and trails. A full project list by community is available here.
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“The Ferryland Museum is a tremendous asset for the Town of Ferryland and the entire region, especially as we prepare to welcome former residents and visitors for Come Home Year 2022. We recognized the value in supporting the Town in their efforts to restore this heritage building, which will enhance the experience for visitors to the museum this year into the future.”
Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
“The COVID-19 Stimulus Program has been a great help to the Town in getting needed work done on the heritage building. With $135,000 in funding, we are making improvements to everything from structural repairs to electrical upgrades. We look forward to completing the project and welcoming visitors to a restored building in the near future.”
Aiden Costello
Mayor, Town of Ferryland
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Lynn Robinson
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Aiden Costello
Mayor, Town of Ferryland
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