Funding Improves Connectivity for Porters Lake Residents

Government is supporting a sustainable transportation project that will connect Porters Lake residents with local services and a school.

Energy Minister Andrew Younger announced today, Sept. 29, that government will provide $100,000 to Halifax Regional Municipality to build almost a kilometre of the proposed Porters Lake Core Greenway.

"We're excited to contribute to this project," said Mr. Younger. "Helping commuters, students and recreation centre members reach their destinations in Porters Lake in a safer, healthier way is important."

The project will connect Blueberry Run Trail to the Porters Lake Transit Terminal, Porters Lake Elementary School, and the Lake and Shore Community Recreation Centre.

"It's great to be working with the province to support active transportation opportunities in the Porters Lake area," said David Hendsbee, councillor for District 2, Preston-Chezzetcook-Eastern Shore. "Better connectivity and infrastructure will encourage more people to get moving, which in turn promotes personal health and recreation, helps manage traffic congestion and reduces emissions."

In June, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, provided $70,000 to the project.

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Government is supporting a sustainable transportation

project that will connect Porters Lake residents with local

services and a school.

Energy Minister Andrew Younger announced today

(September 29th) government will provide Halifax Regional

Municipality with 100-thousand dollars to build almost a

kilometre of the proposed trail.

The project will connect the Blueberry Run Trail with the

Porters Lake Transit Terminal, Porters Lake Elementary School,

and the Lake and Shore Community Recreation Centre.