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ECONOMIC RENEWAL--MAKING GOVERNMENT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL ------------------------------------------------------------ South Shore residents are now finding it easier to track down the right government department, program or person at the regional Access Nova Scotia Centre. Natural Resources Minister Don Downe officially opened the Bridgewater office of Access Nova Scotia Centre (ANS) today, kicking off an open house which coincides with the opening of the new federal building at 77 Dufferin Street. "Centralizing access to government information is a move toward a more effective and efficient delivery of public programs and services," said Mr. Downe on behalf of Economic Renewal Minister Robbie Harrison. "By developing partnerships and working with specialists in government and business, the Access Centre in Bridgewater joins other Access locations throughout Nova Scotia to offer direct and improved customer service for residents along the South Shore." The location of the Access Centre in the federal building enables clients to find the right contacts quickly and easily, he said. "The fact that the Access Centre is located within the new federal building is another indication of federal-provincial cooperation fashioned to benefit both taxpayers and tenants." Access centres are also located in Yarmouth, Kentville, Truro and Sydney. ANS is a provincial government initiative designed to improve public access to government information, departments, programs and services at all levels. -30- Contact: David Townsend 902-543-0660 trp Nov. 03, 1995