By Mark Squibb/July 29, 2022
It’s good news for softball players in Witless Bay.
Council has awarded a tender to O’Brien’s Trucking for $38,525, HST included, to start upgrades on the pitch.
Councillor Jacob Hayden said the improvements will bring the softball field up to standard.
The work is to be completed with federal funding. The Town received $120,000 from ACOA in February to “enhance outdoor space to improve accessibility and safety and increase recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.”
Upgrades are to include new playground equipment, ballfield renovations and trail system improvements.
Deputy Mayor Lorna Yard and Gerard Dunne declared conflicts of interest and did not vote on the matter.
In other news, council is looking to move its dog park, pending a feasibility study on the cost of such a venture.
“We’ve had multiple requests since we’ve come into office about better access to our dog park,” said Hayden. “People have requested that we move it as well, into a better area.”
Hayden added that folks from neighbouring communities enjoy bringing their pooches to the park.
Councillor Alex Troake said if the cost is reasonable, the Town ought to look at relocating the park to the playground area, which is something, he added, residents have requested.
The motion to move the dog park, pending a feasibility study, passed unanimously.
