29 revitalizations projects will be completed thanks to a new $ 2,5 million Investment in the MRC Pontiac
29 revitalizations projects will be completed thanks to a new $ 2,5 million Investment in the MRC Pontiac
Several organizations and politicians met yesterday at the Lions Club in Bryson to unveil the various projects in the new $2.5 million agreement slated for vitalization and development in the MRC Pontiac. A sum of $2,623,469.64 to be exact was granted to support 29 vitalization projects in the MRC Pontiac.
The MNA for Pontiac, André Fortin, highlighted the vision behind the new funds for the various municipalities in the Pontiac, he says there were focused on six sectors geared towards revitalizing quality of life and youth services.
The Coalition avenir Québec MNA for Gatineau, Robert Bussière, was also present for the announcement, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Andrée Laforest, he says it’s wonderful to see the realization of a $1,249,998 agreement with the MRC Pontiac to stimulate entrepreneurial development, insisting that his party, the CAQ, is the party focused on regions.
“I think that’s very important. Today, we came to announce an investment of just over a million dollars that will allow 29 projects in the MRC Pontiac to see the light of day. An MRC like this where life is not necessarily obvious. There is a lot of poverty. The population, we are starting to experience growth, which we had experienced for several years of decline. Our world is changing with the coming of the pandemic and also with high speed internet. We are one of the first provinces that is in the process of completing the connection to the Internet. And, it’s going to change our world, all of that.”
– Robert Bussière, Deputy for Gatineau of the Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ)
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller was also present for the announcement, saying she was thrilled to see this revitalization projects getting funded locally, to improve the overall health and quality of life in the Pontiac.
The full report on this conference, which took place at the Lions Club, located in Bryson, is available here, and English report will be available next week.
Here is the list of approved projects:
Municipality of Fort-Coulonge – Construction of a pump track
Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract – Development and improvement of outdoor rest area facilities
Municipality of Campbell’s Bay – Improvement of facilities at a multi-purpose recreational site
Municipality of Île-du-Grand-Calumet – Development and improvement of facilities at a recreational tourism site
Municipality of Shawville – Development of Mill Dam Park as part of the Municipality’s 150th anniversary
Municipality of Bryson – Improvement of tourist sites as part of the Municipality’s 150th anniversary
Municipality of Otter Lake – Improved accessibility of a recreational site
Municipality of Waltham – Development of a recreational site
Municipality of Waltham – Improvement of tourist signs
Municipality of Bristol – Development and modernization of beach facilities at Norway Bay
Municipality of Sheenboro – Improvement of the boat launch in Fort-William
Municipality of Isle-aux-Allumettes – Development of Centennial Park
Municipality of Chichester – Development and improvement of municipal park facilities
Municipality of Alleyn-et-Cawood – Development and improvement of municipal park facilities
Municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims – Development and improvement of municipal park facilities
MRC Pontiac – Creation of a transportation hub
MRC Pontiac – MRC Revitalization Strategy (Main Streets and Dynamic Portal)
Le Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield – Renovation of the mini-golf course
Hat and District Lions Club – Canteen Upgrade
UPA Outaouais-Laurentides Federation – ALUS Outaouais Program in the Pontiac
Piscine Pontiac – Preparation of civil, structural, electrical and mechanical specifications for the complex
The Pontiac Educational Garden – Construction of a greenhouse
Harrington Hall – Improved lighting system
Haut Pontiac Sports Complex – Improvement of leisure infrastructure and complex facilities
CRÉDETAO – Creation of an agricultural platform in the Pontiac
The Domaine de la Belle et le Gentleman – Establishment of a vineyard in Bristol
Escapade Huskimo – Construction of a service station at the Estate
Getawaye Huskimo – Development of a campsite at Danford Lake
Ferme Pure Conscience – Establishment of organic egg production
