By Mark Squibb/March 10, 2022
Communities along the Southern Shore completed a number of recreation and community projects last years aided by about $1.097 million in provincial COVID-19 stimulus funding.
The COVID-19 Stimulus Program (CSP) provided communities with monies to repair and upgrade municipal buildings, fire halls, recreation centers and community properties.
Approved projects were cost shared on a 90/10 ratio, with project approval limits of $150,000.
Petty Harbour—Maddox Cove received $68,640 for the Cribbies Park Community Garden drainage and town office upgrades.
Witless Bay received $121,350 for enhancements to municipal buildings, while nearby Bay Bulls received $129,800 for upgrades to the trail route along Long Pond. Bauline received $135,000 for upgrades to the multipurpose recreation park. Cape Broyle received $125,710 for recreation and community centre upgrades, while Ferryland received $135,000 for the Heritage Museum restoration project. Mobile, meanwhile, received $91,580 for replacement of playground equipment and a playground extension, and a Railway Track Bridge restoration. Further down the shore, Trepassey received $135,000 for repairs to the Trepassey Social Centre.
Coming up along the other side of the shore, St. Shott's received $17,270 for cleaning and maintenance on ditches/shoulders and culverts, while St. Vincent's-St. Stephen's-Peter's River received $47,870 for municipal building renovations.
Along the Salmonier Line, St. Mary's received $90,150 to reconstruct and repair the boat launch and dock.
Through the CSP, the provincial government allocated $23.5 million for over 250 community projects across the province.
