Rob making the announcement


Rob with Hampton Mayor Jim Hovey, Grandbay-Westfield Mayor Grace Losier and Chair of the RTN Steering Committee of the St. John River Society, Muriel MacKenzie



MP Moore announces $2,201,943 in Federal Government funding for projects to help develop the River Trails Network

July 6, 2006 -- Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick -- Rob Moore MP for Fundy Royal, representing the Minister of ACOA announced an investment of $2,201,943 in three new projects that will increase tourism activity along the Lower St. John River Valley through its Innovative Communities Fund.

Officials from the towns of Hampton and Grand Bay-Westfield and the St. John River Society joined Mr. Moore for the announcement.

The projects, which will further develop the River Trails Network, are designed to enhance the experience of visitors to the area through the development of river trails, multi-use river centres, boat landings and interpretive signage.

"Our Government supports communities working together to develop a strong, vibrant tourism industry in this region," said Mr. Moore. "This tourism initiative will allow more people to experience the beauty of the St. John River and will benefit the local economy by attracting more visitors to the region.

"The Town of Hampton is very pleased to partner with the Federal Government, represented here today by our MP Rob Moore and the St. John River Society to develop our Lighthouse Park River Centre," said Jim Hovey, Mayor of Hampton. "Lighthouse Park will provide public access to the river system and the Hampton Marsh and will allow many types of boating and outdoor activity, environmental and wetland education, and be arts and culture venue. Council believes this site will become a focal point for our community as it was in the past during commerce along the River."

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