News release

South Shore Region Receives Recreation Funding

Health and Wellness

NOTE: A list of grants awarded in the South Shore region follows this release.


Improving the community swimming pool in Lunenburg is one of nine projects on the South Shore receiving grants totalling $216,300 to help Nova Scotians stay fit and have fun.

The region's grants were announced today, June 18, through the Recreation Facility Development Program.

"Community organizations and recreation facilities like this swimming pool offer Nova Scotians a wide variety of ways to get active and lead healthier lives," said Lunenburg MLA Pam Birdsall, on behalf of Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson. "The province is providing nearly $2 million for 59 projects provincewide so children, youth, and families can stay fit and have fun."

The Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool Society is getting $16,800 for upgrades to the deck and pool.

"Our mission is to ensure all children, youth and adults have the opportunity to learn to swim in a quality environment, and we're thankful for the volunteers who've helped us do this over the past 36 years," said Jane Lordly, president of the society. "This grant will go a long way to making sure we have a safe, quality pool environment for everyone."

The grants help community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation. Examples include renovations to buildings, developing and maintaining walking trails, and building and upgrading fields used for sport and recreation.

The grants support Thrive!,the province's plan for a healthier Nova Scotia. The plan has 34 actions to create supportive environments for healthy eating and physical activity. Learn more at thrive.novascotia.ca .


Following is a list of grants in the South Shore region:

  • Bridgewater Curling Club, upgrading the sprinkler system and installing a new condenser for ice-making, $60,000
  • Bridgewater Marina Association, constructing a trail and two public slips, $8,800
  • East Chester Recreation Association, new floor in community hall, $19,000
  • Liverpool Curling Club, accessibility upgrades, $10,000
  • Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool, upgrades to pool and deck, $16,800
  • Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, development of Petite Riviere Park, $25,000
  • South Shore Fieldhouse Society, fieldhouse upgrades, $40,000
  • Town of Lunenburg, expanding the skate park, $18,000
  • Pubnico Point Trail Association, constructing the Pubnico Point Trail, $18,700