Funding to Upgrade Community Infrastructure in East Hants

Communities in the Municipality of East Hants will see upgrades to existing facilities, recreational spaces and trails with provincial grants announced today, July 22.

“Creating safe and accessible areas for physical activity, active living and connecting with nature is a top priority for communities,” said John MacDonald, MLA for Hants East, on behalf of Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “This investment goes beyond financial support as it reflects a commitment to helping strengthen community well-being.”

The Enfield Rugby Football Club Association, a community-oriented group that provides opportunities through the sport of rugby, received funding to construct a new purpose-built clubhouse.

The Shaw Group Limited, located in Lantz, is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. The organization received funding for accessibility improvements, including installing automatic door openers and visual fire alarms to the administrative building.

Other organizations are also receiving provincial grants for upgrades:

• Enfield, Elmsdale & District Lions Club – construct a new pickleball complex
• Corridor Minor Baseball Association – purchase a tractor and shed
• Nine Mile River Trails Association – trail expansion.

These community grants are part of a series of announcements taking place across the province.

Quotes:

“With the grant money the association is receiving from the Province, along with funds from the Municipality of East Hants, we will be able to construct a garage that will house all of CMBA’s equipment, such as our ride-on mower, push mowers and all other lawn maintenance tools along with all of our baseball gear and more. This new garage is going to be a game changer (pun intended) for our ball club. Having everything under one roof will be terrific for so many reasons.”
— Greg Kuhn, incoming president, Corridor Minor Baseball Association

Quick Facts:

• grant recipients and funding amounts:

  • Enfield Rugby Football Club Association – $60,000
  • Shaw Group Limited – over $16,000
  • Enfield, Elmsdale & District Lions Club – $15,000
  • Corridor Minor Baseball Association – $10,000
  • Nine Mile River Trails Association – $10,000

• the Province’s accessibility strategy, Access by Design 2030, outlines how the government will achieve its goal of an accessible province by providing people with disabilities equitable access to programs, services, information and infrastructure

Additional Resources:

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future

Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage

Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design/