OREANDA-NEWS. August 24, 2016. Meenan’s Cove, a popular destination for families to enjoy a variety of recreational activities, now has an improved boat launch, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.

Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), joined His Worship Gary Clark, Mayor of the Town of Quispamsis and other officials today to make the announcement.

The project included the installation of new concrete ramps, regrading of the berms surrounding the launch, relocating existing wharves, reinforcing existing gangways, along with the purchase of two new gangways and a dock anchoring system and, paving of the gravel roadway.

The Government of Canada has invested \\$112,424 in the project through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) and the Town of Quispamsis provided \\$112,425.

CIP 150 is providing up to \\$300 million nationally over two years to support projects to rehabilitate, renovate and expand community and recreational infrastructure as part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. These investments will help create jobs, boost economic activity, strengthen communities and celebrate Canada’s rich heritage and history. CIP 150 is administered by ACOA in the Atlantic region.

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“The Government of Canada is committed to supporting infrastructure projects in communities across the region. Communities prosper when all residents have affordable and accessible gathering spaces, which enrich the quality of life of families from around the region.”

-       The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“Canada’s 150th anniversary provides an opportunity to recognize special places throughout our country that have and continue to bring us together. The Government of Canada is pleased to support the upgrades and improvements to the Meenan Cove's boat launch, as it is an important piece of community infrastructure for the Town of Quispamsis that families and visitors from around the region can enjoy for generations to come."

-       Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal

“Quispamsis is a forward-thinking community where families enjoy a safe, friendly and active lifestyle surrounded by a beautiful, natural environment, and that natural environment certainly includes the Kennebecasis River. Our residents value parks, trails, physical activity, outdoor, and water-related activities. This new launch at Meenan's Cove provides integral public boating access to the river. I want to thank the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and our Member of Parliament, Alaina Lockhart, for their partnership with us in the refurbishment of this boat launch."

-       His Worship Gary Clark, Mayor of Quispamsis