Economic Action Plan Investments support Chester Eco-industrial Park and Tancook Island Rec Centre

July 08, 2010

CHESTER (NS) – Nova Scotia’s first eco-industrial park is one step closer to completion, thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret’s today announced an investment of $220,000 toward site preparations for an eco-industrial park at the Kaizer Meadow Environmental Management Centre, in Chester. support is being provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).

 “Our Government is proud to support innovative community initiatives that attract business, develop sustainable green industry sectors and improve the quality of life for community residents,” said Mr. Keddy on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, ister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. “Today’s investment will enable the Municipality of the District of Chester to complete the infrastructure upgrades required to create our province’s first eco-industrial park.”

Site upgrades will include roadways, lot clearing and the installation of power lines and water pipe lines. The park will be dedicated to environmental industries and firms related directly to sustainable development.

“This project will allow us to take advantage of the success of the Kaizer Meadow Environmental Management Centre as a leader in the green economy,” said Allen Webber, Warden for the Municipality of the District of Chester. “Developing a leading-edge eco-industrial park presents exciting new opportunities for economic growth―in Chester and beyond.”

Mr. Keddy also announced that upgrades to the Tancook Island Recreational Centre are underway, thanks to a $25,000 investment through the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), a key economic stimulus initiative contained in the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Our Government, through CAF, is providing timely, targeted stimulus to communities in Nova Scotia,” said Mr. Keddy. “Our investment in the community of Tancook restores a valuable community facility while supporting local jobs and generating economic activity.”

The renewal of the Tancook Island Recreational Centre includes roof repairs, window replacements, increased outdoor lighting, installation of an emergency side door, improved physical access, plumbing upgrades, improved attic insulation, installation of kitchen shelving and electrical upgrades for improved energy efficiency.

Our mission is to operate a sustainable facility for the benefit of all island residents and visitors,” said Rosa Cross of the Tancook Island Recreational Centre Association. “Today’s funding will assist us in continuing to achieve that mandate and support improved economic conditions on the Island.”

Canada’s Economic Action Plan is supporting economic development in communities across the region. Since taking office in February 2006, the Government of Canada, through ACOA, has announced investments totaling nearly $312 million in more than 520 projects throughout Nova Scotia.

 For information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.



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MP Gerald Keddy today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $220,000 in infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the province’s first eco-industrial park in Chester, Nova Scotia. The support, provided through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund will help attract business, develop a green industry sector and improve quality of life for local residents.

Mr. Keddy also announced a $25,000 investment toward the revitalization of the Tancook Island Recreational Centre. The Community Adjustment Fund investment restores a valuable community facility while supporting local jobs and generating economic activity.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan is supporting economic development in communities across the region. Since taking office in February 2006, the Government of Canada, through ACOA, has announced investments totaling nearly $312 million in more than 520 projects throughout Nova Scotia.