The St. Margaret’s Bay Chamber of Commerce says it has to pass one more milestone before it can move ahead with plans to change the facade on a local bridge.
Nova Scotia’s transportation and infrastructure renewal department has already given the okay, according to the chamber.
But now the chamber has to raise $15,000 to pay for the changes.
The group wants to place murals on either side of a rusty bridge that stretches over a route used to get to Peggy’s Cove. The bridge is covered in rust, graffiti and peeling paint patches.
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“I’ve lived here for six years and every time I go under it, I kind of cringe,” Chamber of Commerce member Denis Dineen said.
Local artist Mary Lynne MacKay painted both pieces of art.
The painting on the side going into the St. Margaret’s Bay area features a landscape view of the world famous lighthouse with Lupine flowers dotting the coastline.
“It’s a big huge welcome to St. Margaret’s Bay; and it’s whimsical, it’s fun, it’s happy,” MacKay said.
On the other side of the bridge, the mural will picture a traditional Nova Scotia fishing village with coastal buildings and fishing boats clustered together.
The bridge will be dedicated to Anne Martell, an active and well-loved member of the community, once work is completed.
“Anne Martell always gave more than she took, she was just a lovely lady, always had a smile on her face,” Dineen said. “She was always very positive and just a wonderful person.”
The group hopes to have the entire project completed by September. So far the chamber has raised $1,880 of the $15,000 needed for the project.
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