News Release Archive
NEWS RELEASE (CNS713) -->> ECONOMIC RENEWAL--SEA SCAPE WILDERNESS CAMP ECONOMIC RENEWAL--SEA SCAPE WILDERNESS CAMP ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hikers, school children and community groups will soon be able to enjoy the natural beauty of Burnt Island, Richmond County, thanks to the efforts of the Seaside Wilderness Association. Economic Renewal Minister Richie Mann today announced a $99,000 dollar project to construct a seaside wilderness camp on the island. The project will include the construction of overnight accommodation, washrooms and kitchen facilities, walking trails, tent sites and an osprey nesting site. Work began in mid-October and is expected to last for at least 10 weeks. "This is about communities building on the beauty of their areas and creating business in the bargain," said Mr. Mann. "Besides creating short-term construction jobs, a camp co-ordinator's job and summer jobs for students, the Sea Scape Wilderness Camp will show this beautiful area at its best to residents, school children, community groups and visitors. More visitors means more money in the local economy." The camp is located off the causeway to Isle Madame, and is accessible at low-tide via a sandbar. It will be used by local youth organizations as well as children from throughout Richmond County and Cape Breton. The trails, making the most of unique plant life and bird watching opportunities, will be popular with visiting tourists, nature hikes and bird watchers. "The camp will be booked on a user-pay basis, by special interest groups like school systems and seniors groups. Three counties are interested in the project for educational purposes, and it also opens up potential for annual scouting events and so on," said Blair Samson, co-chair of the Louisdale-based Seaside Wilderness Association. The Sea Scape Wilderness project has been funded by the Nova Scotia Economic Renewal Agency under the Community Opportunities Fund ($23,300), Nova Scotia Sports and Recreation ($26,200), local contributions from the Royal Canadian Legion, the Seaside Wilderness Association, the Louisdale Lion's Club and Richmond Sand and Gravel (total of $30,910) and Human Resources Development Canada. -30- Contact: Steve Fairbairn 902-424-5836 trp Oct. 25, 1996 - 2:35 p.m.