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Community Enhancement funding a big disappointment September 20, 2006 |
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Kelvin Parsons, MHA for the District of Burgeo-Lapoile, says he is
disappointed with the lack of funding that has been allocated under the
Community Enhancement Program (CEP) for projects in his district. Parsons
says applications totaling $642,000 were made to government, however, only
$99,000 was approved. "The need for funding under this year’s CEP is very significant," said Mr. Parsons. "Instead of government recognizing these increased needs, it appears they have decided to cut this year’s funding. This is very unfortunate as communities had planned to undertake significant projects that would improve local infrastructure and provide much needed short-term employment. "I am hopeful that government will re-evaluate the funding levels approved under this year’s CEP. There are many communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador that have made a significant attempt to bring forward worthwhile projects that would benefit local residents and their general region. Without the necessary funding, most of these projects will not take place. "The CEP was designed to help areas of our province that require short-term employment and local infrastructure upgrades. I certainly do not feel government is living up to the spirit and intent of this program, and their lack of investment demonstrates this fact."
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