37 Projects Approved for Beautification and Community Works Programs
Two provincial programs will help municipalities create beautiful, inviting spaces and provide opportunities for individuals to work within their communities.
Through the Beautification and Streetscaping Program, 28 projects will share a total of $582,592 to enhance the beauty of communities and attract more visitors to local areas.
Nine projects will receive $164,083 through the Community Works Program. The program creates job opportunities for youth and unemployed people to gain skills and experience in their fields.
“Investing in beautification projects helps make our communities more vibrant, fosters local pride and encourages economic development,” said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr. “The Community Works Program allows municipalities to hire people to work on community-focused projects, such as municipal planning, accessibility or landscaping projects.”
Quotes:
“This funding will be a great help in developing new green space in the Town of Port Hawkesbury through the creation of Sunset Park. This park will enable us to achieve another step forward in waterfront development by helping beautify Granville Street and creating an attraction for people to enjoy.”
– Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Mayor, Town of Port Hawkesbury
“We are pleased with today’s announcement. This funding will help us advance social inclusion for differently abled people in our rural communities, a priority for our region. We anticipate a lot of work, but it is work we are prepared to do and are anxious to begin.”
– Allen Webber, Warden, Municipality of Chester
Quick Facts:
- both programs are application-based
- both programs fund up to 50 per cent of the costs of eligible municipal projects to a maximum of $25,000
Additional Resources:
A full list of Beautification and Streetscaping Program projects is available at: https://beta.novascotia.ca/documents/beautification-and-streetscaping-program-grant-recipients-2021
A full list of Community Works Program projects is available at: https://beta.novascotia.ca/documents/community-works-program-grant-recipients-2021