Tuesday, June 18, 2013

South Shore: Gov't Announces $200,000 In Rec Grants

The Bridgewater Curling Club will see $60,000 in provincial grant money to help keep the rink operating well into the future. It was one of nine grants announced earlier today in Lunenburg. The money will go toward replacing the club's sprinkler system and refrigeration unit. President Sandra Porter-Lowe says the membership is grateful the funding was approved.




Meanwhile, the South Shore Fieldhouse received $40,000 for upgrades to the facility in Bridgewater. A total of 59 grants totaling $2 million were announced throughout the province.

Following is a list of grants in the South Shore region:

-- Bridgewater Curling Club, upgrading the sprinkler system and installing a new condenser for ice-making, $60,000

-- Bridgewater Marina Association, constructing a trail and two public slips, $8,800

-- East Chester Recreation Association, new floor in community hall, $19,000                   

-- Liverpool Curling Club, accessibility upgrades, $10,000

-- Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool, upgrades to pool and deck, $16,800

-- Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, development of Petite Riviere Park, $25,000

-- South Shore Fieldhouse Society, fieldhouse upgrades, $40,000

-- Town of Lunenburg, expanding the skate park, $18,000

-- Pubnico Point Trail Association, constructing the Pubnico Point Trail, $18,700