WATCH ABOVE: The Nova Scotia government has announced it is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to help improve the infrastructure at four parks in Nova Scotia. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.
Halifax — The Nova Scotia government has announced they are investing $328,000 to fix maintenance issues and provide upgrades to some of the region’s most popular parks.
“We are improving the buildings and boardwalks of these very popular parks so they can continue to serve the tens of thousands of visitors they get each year,” said Natural Resources Minister Lloyd Hines.
The funding will mean the busted boardwalk and bridge at Conrods Beach will be repaired. As well, a new set of stairs will be built and an old access gate replaced.
The water system for showers and washroom facilities at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park will be getting upgrades, as well as the onsite canteen.
Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park will also benefit from the funding, by getting an upgrade to its wheelchair ramps.
Porters Lake Provincial Park will see renovations to its washrooms and showers. The park’s water distribution system to camping areas will also be enhanced. The main building at the park will see repairs and a new paint job, and the lighting at the park entrance will be upgraded for safety.
The government says it’s time to fix these growing maintenance problems and hopefully encourage more tourism in the area. “Mother nature gave us these wonderful assets and our job to figure out how to best manage them and to make them work for us, at the same time while protecting them for future generations,” said Kevin Murphy, MLA.
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