Province Reaffirms Support for White Point Beach Resort
Premier Darrell Dexter met with the owner and management of White Point Beach Resort near Liverpool today, Nov. 17, to view the damage from a recent fire and to reaffirm the province's support for the popular tourist destination.
"White Point has long been an important part of the community not only for the service it provides and the people it employs, but because of the unique experiences that it offers visitors from all over," said Premier Dexter.
"I can't imagine this area without White Point. It is important for the region and the province to help the area overcome this incredible loss and rebuild as soon as possible."
The premier toured the remains of the main lodge, which was destroyed by fire this past weekend. Afterward, he met with owner Robert Risley, manager Danny Morton and other staff to discuss the efforts underway to rebuild the historic structure.
In June, the province announced a $1-million investment to help the resort with capital upgrades to rooms, recreation facilities, technology, security and new marketing initiatives. That loan is still available for the resort to use however it deems most appropriate, said Premier Dexter.
"These are difficult times for the community of Liverpool, and the entire South Shore region. The province will continue to support White Point however it can through the rebuilding process in order to get it up and running again as expeditiously as possible."
Premier Dexter noted that the temporary closure of the resort adds even more stress to the region, which is also dealing with the possible closure of the local pulp and paper mill.
"I grew up in this community, I went to school in Liverpool and I worked here as a teenager, so I know the area very well. It's extremely difficult to see the families here, many of whom I know, struggling with these devastating blows to their community.
"You have my word that the province will do its part to support the workers, their families and the businesses on the South Shore, like Bowater Mersey and White Point, that contribute so much to the economy and the way of life here in Nova Scotia."