Twenty-Seven Communities Receive Beautification Project Funding

NOTE: A complete list of approved projects under the Beautification and Streetscaping Program for 2019-20 follows this release.

Communities across the province will benefit from a $500,000 investment in projects to create more inviting public spaces for citizens and to help attract visitors.

Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing made the announcement today, June 7, in Windsor, where $20,500 will help install lighting, benches, an accessible gazebo, picnic areas, flagpoles, interpretive panels and a viewing platform on the Causeway Trail.

“Key investments like this rejuvenate our communities, foster local pride, encourage economic development and enhance the character of municipalities, said Mr. Porter. “We want to support the development of attractive and inviting public areas where our residents and visitors are enticed to spend time enjoying what our communities have to offer.”

Through the Beautification and Streetscaping Program, Municipal Affairs and Housing partners with municipalities to fund projects in communities such as landscaping, interpretive and entrance signs, lighting for public spaces and public restrooms.

“The Causeway Trail Project has brought partners together to create a vibrant and welcoming waterfront for all to enjoy,” said West Hants Warden Abraham Zebian. “New flagpoles will allow us to fly flags during cultural events creating an atmosphere for an all-inclusive community.”

“This trail symbolizes the connection of two communities around a beautiful lake and it will add to the vitality and vibrancy of our people and neighbourhood,” said Laurie Murley, deputy mayor of Windsor. “Thank you to all funding partners for making this happen.”

Beautification and streetscaping projects were also announced today, on behalf of Mr. Porter, in Port Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wolfville:

• Health Minister Randy Delorey announced $20,000 for the design, fabrication and installation of new signs on Reeves Street in Port Hawkesbury which will help direct people to the community’s downtown, waterfront and other amenities
• Energy and Mines Minister Derek Mombourquette announced the Cape Breton Regional Municipality will receive $20,000 for enhancements in downtown Sydney including public seating and tables, WiFi signs, hanging flower baskets and other improvements to Charlotte Street. The municipality will also receive $20,000 for landscaping and signs to the cruise pavilion and marina/boardwalk area
• MLA Keith Irving announced $20,000 for interpretive panels, maps and seating on the Harvest Moon Trail in Wolfville, $10,156 for benches, planters, light post banners and lighting in New Minas and $18,500 for landscaping, an accessible pedestrian entrance, sitting area, pavers and replacement of the hedge along the Main St. sidewalk at Mona Parsons Statue Park in Wolfville.

Beautification and Streetscaping Projects:

• Halifax Regional Municipality, Goodwood Beautification Project, $25,000
• Town of Bridgewater, Bridgewater Downtown Beautification Project, $20,500
• Municipality of West Hants and Town of Windsor, Causeway Trail Project, $20,500
• Municipality of East Hants, Maitland Interpretive Signage, $12,500
• Town of Port Hawkesbury, Signage and Wayfinding – Destination Reeves Street, $20,000
• Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Louisbourg Waterfront Beautification, $25,000
• Town of Yarmouth, Downtown Beautification, $20,000
• Municipality of the County of Annapolis, Bridgetown, Granville St. Parking Redevelopment Project, $20,500
• Town of Berwick, Berwick Beautification Project, $20,500
• Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Downtown Sydney Beautification – Charlotte Street, $20,000
• Municipality of the County of Inverness, Port Hood Streetscape and Beautification, $14,750
• Municipality of the County of Inverness, Whycocomagh Streetscape Beautification Planning, $20,500
• Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Port of Sydney Visitor Experience Improvement Project, $20,000
• Municipality of the County of Colchester (Village of Bible Hill), Bible Hill Banners and Boundaries Project, $22,000
• Town of Amherst, Gritty to Pretty 2.0, $20,000
• Town of Lunenburg, Signature and Beautification Project, $12,650
• Town of Wolfville, Harvest Moon Trail, $20,000
• Town of Annapolis Royal, Market Beautification and Enhancement Project, $20,000
• Municipality of the County of Kings (Village of New Minas), New Minas Beautification, $10,156
• Town of Kentville, Kentville Public garden Project, $10,900
• Municipality of the County of Victoria (Village of Baddeck), Village of Baddeck Community Wharf Upgrade, $15,000
• Town of Wolfville, Mona Parsons Statue Park, $18,500
• Town of Pictou, Wayfinding Signage Project, $20,500
• Town of New Glasgow, New Glasgow Downtown Revitalization Project, $20,000
• Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, District of Lunenburg Identification Signage, $15,500
• Town of Digby, Water Street/Green Space Upgrades Phase II, $15,000
• Municipality of the County of Colchester, Fundy Discovery Site, $20,000