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Andersen says time is right to move forward with
construction of auditorium in Happy Valley - Goose Bay November 9, 2005
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Wally Andersen, Opposition Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs Critic and MHA
for the District of Torngat Mountains, is calling on Premier Danny Williams
to move forward with plans to construct an auditorium in Happy Valley-Goose
Bay for the benefit of all children in Labrador. "Government has already moved forward with a number of other large capital projects around the province in the past year," said Andersen. "I believe that government should be committed to this project because it is the right thing to do. Funding should be immediately allocated to construct the desperately needed auditorium for the children of Labrador. "A new facility is needed in this region to provide a performing arts venue for students all over Labrador. When Goose High School closed several years ago, the existing facility was closed and government had committed to building a new $2.4 million auditorium that would have accommodated 350 people. Premier Williams deferred this project two years ago and it is now time to move forward. "Other deferred and cancelled projects in Corner Brook, Grand Bank and Grand Falls-Windsor have now been revived by the current government and there is no reason why this high priority item for Labrador should continue to be unaddressed. "Labrador has many unique cultures and histories and the performing arts allows us to keep our heritage strong and vibrant. It would be a shame if our people are denied the opportunity to exercise their creative skills on stage in a facility that is long overdue. As the Christmas season approaches, it is time for the Premier to show a commitment to the people of Labrador by moving forward with construction of the auditorium." |
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