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Administrative Building |
1.8 |
98/99 |
St. John’s Port Corporation - this 10,000 sq. ft. building will house the offices of the St. John’s Port Corporation. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Adult Community Living |
50.0 |
96/2008 |
Karwood Estates - self-contained adult (40+) community including houses, apartments, recreational infrastructure, medical facilities, and retail space. Situated on a 73 acre development. (Paradise, Zone 19) |
Building Development |
1.5-2.0 |
99 |
Reardon Construction & Development Ltd. - development of three commercial buildings. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Commercial Building |
2.0 |
98/99 |
Toromont Caterpillar Ltd. - this 1,600 sq. ft. facility will be equipped to service heavy equipment, the forestry sector, and the trucking industry in Central Newfoundland. (Grand Falls-Windsor, Zone 12) |
Commercial Plaza |
11.0 |
98/99 |
Summerville Development Corp. (Reardon Construction & Development Ltd. and Power Management Incorporated) - Summerville Condominiums. Expenditures include site redevelopment and construction of condominiums and commercial space. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Condominium Development |
1.8 |
98/99 |
Reardon Construction & Development Ltd. - Carriagehouse Condominiums. Expenditures include redevelopment of former warehouse into fourteen upscale condominiums. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Newfoundland and |
9.4 |
99/2000 |
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - includes $5 million in non-profit housing modernization, $4.2 million in land development and $200,000 in market housing. Federal/Provincial funding. (Various Locations) |
Relocation of Innu |
110.0 |
97/2001 |
Relocation of Davis Inlet. Some construction completed, with more capital work anticipated for the 1999 construction season. Federal funds. (Sango Bay, Zone 1) |
Seniors’ Complex |
4.0 |
96/2000 |
Central Seniors Developments Ltd. - project includes the construction of condominiums and apartments as well as general use rooms for all occupants. (Gander, Zone 14) |
Seniors’ Living Facility |
7.0 |
99/2000 |
Central Park Lodges Ltd. - construction of a six-storey, 100 unit building near Kenny’s Pond. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Shopping Centre Capital |
3.0 |
99/2000 |
Village Shopping Centre- construction of new stores and renovations to existing commercial space. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Telecommunications/IT |
400.0 |
98/2003 |
NewTel Enterprises - expenditure directed at the modernization and expansion of the local, long distance, wireless, and high-speed Internet telecommunications networks. Also, planned are enhancements and development of information technology systems including electronic commerce platforms and services. Projected expenditure for 99/2000 is $80 million. (Various Locations) |
EDUCATION |
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Electrical System |
1.2 |
99/2000 |
College of the North Atlantic, Prince Philip Drive Campus. Provincial funds. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Field House Complex |
7.5 |
99/2000 |
Memorial University of Newfoundland - this facility will contain state-of-the-art health, fitness and recreational equipment and related infrastructure. 50:50 Memorial University Opportunity Fund/Provincial funds. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
School Construction |
125.0 |
97/2001 |
Activity includes the construction of new educational facilities and renovations, extensions and purchasing equipment for existing facilities. Funded provincially through the Newfoundland and Labrador Education Investment Corporation. (Various Locations) |
University Centre |
16.0 |
97/2000 |
Memorial University of Newfoundland - this centre will house university services for students, faculty, and staff. 50:50 Memorial University Opportunity Fund/Provincial funds. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Utilities Annex |
6.9 |
98/2000 |
Memorial University of Newfoundland - this project involves the upgrading and renovation of the existing boiler plant. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
ELECTRICAL UTILITIES |
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Churchill River Power |
9,720.0 |
98/2007 |
Proposed configuration includes expanding the existing Upper Churchill Falls project by 1,000 MW through partial diversion of two Quebec Rivers into the Smallwood Reservoir ($1.3 billion); development of the Gull Island site on the Lower Churchill including a 2,264 MW generating station ($3.2 billion); two 735 kV transmission lines from Gull Island to Churchill Falls and Gull Island into Quebec ($3.0 billion); 800 MW HVDC infeed to the Island of Newfoundland ($2.2 billion); and feasibility study on the development of Muskrat Falls. Upper Churchill, Gull Island, New Transmission infrastructure and Muskrat Falls feasibility study are projects shared by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Quebec. The infeed to the island of Newfoundland is currently under feasibility and financing study by the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. (Various Locations in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec) |
Electrical Utility Capital |
42.1 |
99 |
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Group - the largest component is an $11.4 million upgrade to transmission lines and distribution systems. Also includes improvements to generating facilities and the purchase of equipment. (Various Locations) |
Electrical Utility Capital |
24.5 |
99 |
Newfoundland Power - figures include capital expenditures for distribution, energy supply, substations, and transmission.(Various Locations) |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Environmental Clean-up |
81.0 |
96/2005 |
Clean-up of former U.S. Naval Facility. Expected to spend $15 million in 99/2000. Federal funds. (Argentia, Zone 18) |
Environmental Clean-up |
2.4 |
98/2002 |
Clean-up of provincial jurisdiction of former Harmon Air Base property in Stephenville. Expected to spend $1.15 million in 99/2000. Provincial funds. (Stephenville, Zone 9) |
Environmental Clean-up |
1.4 |
97/2000 |
Project involves the removal of contaminated soil from a former U.S. radar site at Table Mountains. Expected to spend $1million in fiscal 99/2000. Federal funds. (Stephenville area, Zone 9) |
Environmental |
70.0 |
99/2004 |
North Atlantic Refining Ltd. - environmental improvements including reducing sulphur dioxide emissions. (Come By Chance, Zone 15) |
Harbour Clean-up |
3.0 |
99/200 |
Expenditures include the diversion of Waterford Valley sewer. Infrastructure will provide an upgraded outfall for about one half of the total flow to the St. John’s Harbour. 50:50 Provincial funds/Area municipalities (shared by St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise). (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
FORESTRY |
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Forest Resource Roads |
2.0 |
99/2000 |
Construction of forest resource roads on Crown land for use by commercial and domestic operators. Provincial funds. (Various Locations) |
Paper Mill Expenditures |
17.8 |
99 |
Abitibi-Consolidated, Grand Falls-Windsor Division - various projects, including refurbishing Exploits River Dam at Millertown for $7 million, $2.1 million conversion of No. 7 paper machine for specialties (final phase), and asset maintenance. (Grand Falls-Windsor, Zone 12) |
Paper Mill Expenditures |
3.5 |
99 |
Abitibi-Consolidated, Stephenville Division - various projects including sludge press expenditures, drive upgrades on the paper machine, and asset maintenance. (Stephenville, Zone 9) |
Paper Mill Expenditures |
32.4 |
99 |
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. - various projects, including $16.7 million on improvements to No. 2 and No. 7 Paper Machines and upgrading of the recycling plant. Another $3 million will be spent on the construction of forest access roads. (Corner Brook, Zone 8) |
Paper Mill-Woodlands |
1.3 |
99 |
Abitibi-Consolidated, Grand Falls-Windsor and Stephenville Divisions - various projects, including the construction of bridges and roads. (Various Locations) |
Sawmill |
1.1 |
98/99 |
Northco Forest Products Ltd. - construction of an integrated sawmill. (Baie Verte, Zone 11) |
HEALTH CARE/LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES |
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Health Facilities |
25.0 |
98/2001 |
Funding provides for the construction of four new/redeveloped healthcare facilities throughout the Province. Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor; Bonne Bay Health Centre; Fogo Island Health Centre and the Grand Bank Community Health Centre. Funded through the Business Immigration Program. (Various Locations) |
Health Facilities |
100.0 |
99/2002 |
Funding provides for the construction of four new/redeveloped healthcare facilities: Harbour Breton Hospital; Stephenville Hospital; James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander; and Old Perlican Health Centre. Provincial funds. (Various Locations) |
Hospital |
30.0 |
97/2000 |
A new hospital to replace the Melville Hospital which currently provides health care service to Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Northern Labrador communities. 50:50 Provincial/private (Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company) funds. (Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Zone 3) |
Miller Centre Upgrade |
1.9 |
98/99 |
Upgrading four patient units. Funded by donations and various foundations. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Redevelopment of |
Health Care Corporation of St. John’s - funded through savings realized by consolidation of hospital services. |
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Central Kitchen Facility |
12.0 |
98/99 |
This integrated food service facility will provide meals for all hospital patients in the St. John’s area. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Janeway Child Health |
71.5 |
97/2000 |
Construction of new children’s hospital and rehabilitation centre adjoining existing Health Sciences Centre. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Renovations to Health |
20.0 |
98/2000 |
Renovations include major extensions to both the south and west sides of existing Health Sciences Centre and various upgrades and other renovations. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Renovations to St. |
23.0 |
98/2000 |
Renovations include ventilation and air conditioning upgrade, electrical work, and other renovations. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Renovations to |
1.9 |
99/2000 |
Renovations to existing structure. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING |
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Aerospace Fabrication |
20.5 |
98/99 |
Newfoundland Bonding and Composites Ltd. - includes equipment and 60,000 sq. ft. facility for the construction of aerospace airframe components and related high-tech bonded materials for the auto industry and other uses. Provincial investment of $9.5 million. (Gander, Zone 14) |
Beverage Production |
3.7 |
98/99 |
Iceberg Industries Corporation - facility to produce beverages utilizing water from icebergs. (Trepassey, Zone 20) |
Brewery Upgrade |
3.0 |
99 |
Labatt Breweries Company Ltd. - investment in brewery infrastructure. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Building and Site |
1.2 |
98/99 |
Atlantic Seaboard Industries Ltd. (ASI) - renovations to building and site preparation work. Related to a $285 million contract to build, own and operate two barge-mounted generating plants for India. (Port-aux-Basques, Zone 10) |
Building Expansion and |
7.0-7.5 |
99/2001 |
Lafarge Gypsum Canada Inc.- expansion of existing building and retrofit of gypsum wallboard manufacturing equipment. (Corner Brook, Zone 8) |
Building Renovation |
1.9 |
98/99 |
SEA Systems Ltd. - renovations to existing building to house office/shop/warehouse. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Particle Board Plant |
7.5 |
99 |
Wood Products Industries - construction of a facility to manufacture particle board. Funding sources include the Province, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC). (Roddickton, Zone 6) |
Processing Facility |
4.0 |
99/2000 |
The Labrador Fishermens’ Union Shrimp Co. - building and equipping new shrimp peeling plant. Pending funding approval. (Charlottetown, Zone 4) |
Shipyard Capital |
8.0-15.0 |
97/2000 |
Friede Goldman International Inc. - to date, $8.1 million has been spent. (Marystown, Zone 16) |
Water Bottling Facility |
3.0 |
98/99 |
True North Springs (10619 Newfoundland Ltd.) - construction of a 9,000 sq.ft. facility to bottle spring water. (South Brook, Zone 11) |
Wood Products Facility |
3.1 |
98/99 |
Heritage Manufacturing Ltd. - expansion to existing value-added wood products facility. (Eastport, Zone 14) |
MINING |
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Aggregate Operation |
1.5 |
99 |
Newfoundland Aggregates (1991) Ltd. - expansion of an existing sand and gravel operation for export markets. (St. Georges, Zone 9) |
Dimension Stone Plant |
1.5 |
99 |
Labrador Inuit Development Corporation - plans to construct a stone plant to use undersize material from its two dimension stone quarries in the Nain area to produce furniture and monuments. (Hopedale, Zone 1) |
Expansion of |
3.5 |
97/2000 |
Atlantic Minerals Ltd. - plans to expand the product storage capacity of its limestone/dolomite operation and construct a maintenance garage. (Lower Cove, Zone 9) |
Iron Ore Capital |
648.9 |
97/2003 |
Iron Ore Company of Canada - expenditures are intended to increase production capacity, replace equipment, upgrade technology, improve the working environment and develop new products. (Labrador City, Zone 2) |
Limestone/Dolomite |
5.0 |
97/99 |
3479617 Canada Inc.(Aguathuna Quarries), a subsidiary of Midatlantic Minerals Inc. - proposes to start an open pit limestone and dolomite operation. The company plans to start production in 1999. (Aguathuna, Zone 9) |
Voisey’s Bay |
2,140.0 |
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Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inco Limited, proposed to build a nickel, copper, cobalt mine at Voisey’s Bay, a smelter and refinery complex at Argentia. Cost estimate based on original US$1.4 billion estimate and current exchange rate. The environmental assessment panel for the mine and mill is expected to report by the end of March and the company’s plans should become clearer at that point. The Environmental Impact Statement may impact on the resolution of the company’s disagreement with the Province. Approximately $13.6 million will be spent by the company on exploration and delineation of the resource in 1999. For further discussion see Mining. (Voisey’s Bay, Zone 1; Argentia, Zone 18) |
MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE |
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Multi-year Municipal |
100.0 |
99/2001 |
Program to assist municipalities in construction of local community infrastructure. 50:50 Provincial/Municipal funds. (Various Locations) |
Municipal Capital Works |
20.0 |
99/2000 |
Program to assist municipalities in construction of local community infrastructure. Provincial funds. (Various Locations) |
Steel Water Tank |
1.1 |
98/99 |
Construction of a one million gallon water tank to service the area. 50:50 Provincial/Municipal funds. (Grand Falls-Windsor, Zone 12) |
OIL AND GAS |
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Office and Warehouse |
2.8 |
98/99 |
Canadian Offshore Industries Ltd. - this 34,000 sq. ft. oil-related service alliance building will be built in St. Anne’s Industrial Park on a 15 acre site. (Paradise, Zone 19) |
Offshore Oil and Gas |
280.0 |
99 |
Estimates include seismic and exploration drilling programs for the Grand Banks, and the Shoal Point onshore-to-offshore well in western Newfoundland. (East Coast Offshore; Port au Port Peninsula and offshore) |
Terra Nova Offshore Oil |
2,600.0 |
98/2015 |
Expenditures include the construction of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel and modules for the vessel; excavation of glory holes; drilling; installation of subsea system; and hook up and commissioning of the FPSO and topsides. Most of the expenditure ($2 billion) will be made prior to production in late 2000. (Various Locations) |
Transshipment Terminal |
65.0 |
99/2000 |
Newfoundland Transshipment Ltd. - includes a second tanker berth, a fourth 500,000 barrel storage tank, and related infrastructure to accommodate Terra Nova oil. (Whiffen Head, Zone 15) |
Well Services Facility |
6.0 |
98/99 |
Halliburton Energy Services - this 30,000 sq. ft. facility will provide well construction services to the Terra Nova Development and other East Coast Canadian projects. (Mount Pearl, Zone 19) |
TOURISM |
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Barbour Living Heritage |
1.1 |
96/2000 |
Cape Freels Heritage Trust Inc. - two fully restored heritage buildings are the centerpiece of this historic site commemorating the seal fishery. Other facilities include a theatre, arts and activity centre, art gallery, museum, fishermens’ stage and wharf, gift shop, restaurant, and heritage garden. Funded by the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement. (Newtown, Zone 14) |
Development of National |
4.0 |
93/99 |
Consists of a community visitor centre and various exhibits. Official opening scheduled for August 1999. Federal funds including $500,000 under the Viking Trail Tourism Agreement. (Red Bay, Zone 5) |
Discovery Centre |
5.0 |
96/2000 |
Gros Morne National Park - facility will have interpretative, educational, and scientific capabilities. Opening scheduled for early 2000. Federal funds. (Woody Point, Zone 7) |
Golf Course |
1.9 |
98/2000 |
Sports Villas Resort Inc. - construction of a 9 hole golf course and golf cart barn. Support from the Canada/Newfoundland Comprehensive Economic Development Agreement and HRDC. (Port Blandford, Zone 15) |
Golf Course Expansion |
1.3 |
98/99 |
Gander Golf Club Incorporated - expansion to an existing golf course. Support from the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement. (Gander, Zone 14) |
Golf Course Expansion |
1.0 |
98/2000 |
Harmon Golf Club - expansion from a 9-hole course to an 18 hole course. Funded by the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement, Transitional Jobs Fund, and private funds. (Stephenville, Zone 9) |
Golf Course Expansion |
4.4 |
98/99 |
Clovelly Golf Course Inc. - addition of an 18 hole executive golf course and clubhouse. Funded in part by the Canada/Newfoundland Comprehensive Economic Development Agreement and HRDC. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Integrated Snowmobile Trail |
6.0 |
98/2001 |
Includes trail development and improvements, erection of signage, and the purchase of grooming machinery. Spending in 1999/2000 targeted at $3.1 million. Funding is provided by the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement and the Canada/Newfoundland Labour Market Development Agreement. (Island of Newfoundland) |
Integrated Snowmobile |
3.2 |
99/2000 |
Phase one of the Labrador portion of the Provincial Snowmobile trail is set to begin in the spring of this year and is expected to be completed in late 2000. The project will consist of upgrading and rerouting of trails. Funding is provided by the Canada/Newfoundland Comprehensive Economic Development Agreement, the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement, the Canada/Newfoundland Comprehensive Labrador Cooperation Agreement, and HRDC. (Labrador) |
Interpretation Centre |
2.0 |
99/2000 |
Construction of a facility that will house The Matthew replica during the fall and winter seasons and also act as an interpretation centre for visitors. Funding from HRDC and the Economic Renewal Agreement. (Bonavista, Zone 15) |
Lighthouse |
1.5 |
96/99 |
Restoration of the only granite lighthouse on the Atlantic seaboard. Support from HRDC and Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement. (Rose Blanche, Zone 10) |
Marina |
1.8 |
96/2000 |
Phases I & II of the project have already been completed. Phase III, consisting of laundromat facilities, shower rooms and electrical work, will continue pending funding approval. Funding sources include ACOA, Transitional Jobs Fund and the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement. (Lewisporte, Zone 14) |
Railway Heritage Centre |
1.0 |
96/99 |
Restoration of nine railway cars and construction of a train station. Support from HRDC and Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement. (Port-aux-Basques, Zone 10) |
Resort with Convention |
10.0 |
99/2000 |
Stay West Incorporated - this four season resort complex consists of a 120 room full service hotel offering a 300 person capacity meeting/ banquet room, a dining room, a lounge, a family restaurant, a fitness centre with indoor swimming pool, and other guest services and amenities. The resort complex is situated on a 68 acre site and includes a 50 unit recreational vehicle park. (Deer Lake, Zone 8) |
St. John’s Civic Centre |
36.0 |
98/2000 |
St. John’s Civic Centre Corporation - includes a spectator facility and a convention centre. Funded City of St. John’s $16 million; provincial government $16 million; federal government $4 million. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Theatre |
1.1 |
99 |
Rising Tide Theatre - construction of a 5,200 sq. ft. facility with seating capacity for 255 persons. Funded by the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement and ACOA. (Trinity, Zone 15) |
Various Tourism Projects |
12.0 |
96/2000 |
Economic Renewal Agreement - projected expenditure for 99/2000 is $1.1 million. Projects include improvements to historic and natural sites as well as recreational facilities. 80:20 Federal/ Provincial funds. (Various Locations) |
Walkway Network |
2.2 |
99 |
Grand Concourse Authority - the continuation of an elaborate walkway system, including associated infrastructure throughout St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise. Funded by members of the Grand Concourse Authority, the Johnson Family Foundation, and Federal, Provincial and Municipal funds. (St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise, Zone 19) |
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE |
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Construction Program |
36.0 |
99/2002 |
St. John’s International Airport Authority - plans for a retrofit of the existing terminal complex including expansion of commercial space and the rehabilitation of Runway No. 1129. Federal funding of $15 million. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
Ferry Terminal |
2.0 |
99/200 |
Provincial funds. (Farewell, Zone 14) |
Harbour Development |
6.0 |
96/99 |
Development of harbour, including new breakwater, entrance, and docking facilities. This year’s major project involves dredging the harbour floor to accommodate larger vessels. Federal funds. (Port de Grave, Zone 17) |
Labrador Airport |
3.7 |
98/2003 |
This project involves various restoration work on Labrador Coastal airstrips. Forecasting $740,000 to be spent in the 99/2000 fiscal year. Federal Funds. (Labrador, Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5) |
Labrador Transportation |
190.0 |
97/2003 |
Expenditures targeted towards construction of the Trans Labrador Highway. Projected expenditure for fiscal 99/2000 is $46 million. Provincial funds. (Labrador, Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5) |
Newfoundland |
640.0 |
88/2003 |
Expenditures targeted towards upgrading and improving the Province’s highway transportation infrastructure. Projected expenditure for 99/2000 is $56 million. Federal funds. (Various Locations) |
Provincial Roads |
16.0 |
99/2000 |
A variety of projects undertaken to maintain roads, bridges, and causeways of which $8 million is cost-shared 50:50 Federal/Provincial under the Atlantic Region Freight Transition Assistance Program. The remaining expenditures are provincially funded. (Various Locations) |
OTHER INVESTMENT |
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Economic Development |
81.3 |
99/2002 |
Economic development initiative, under the Fishery Restructuring & Adjustment Measures Program announced in 1998, designed to assist regions affected by the decline in groundfish resources. Funds indicated will cover a wide variety of initiatives some of which may be construction/infrastructure in nature. Agreement targeted to become operational by April, 1999. 80:20 Federal/Provincial funds. (Various Locations) |
Extension to Hangar |
1.5 |
99/2000 |
Canadian Forces Base Gander - the addition of 6,200 sq.metres to an existing hangar. Federal funds. (Gander, Zone 14) |
Naval Reserve Facility |
14.0 |
94/99 |
HMCS Cabot Naval Reserve Facility - includes construction of $10 million facility and $2 million boathouse. Federal funds. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |
RCMP Capital Program |
2.0 |
99/2000 |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - construction of detachment/district office consisting of three cells, office space and meeting rooms. Federal funds. (Deer Lake, Zone 8) |
Recreation Centre |
8.0 |
99/2000 |
Canadian Forces Base Gander - expenditures include renovations and extension to existing recreation centre. Federal funds. (Gander, Zone 14) |
Youth Correction Facility |
4.9 |
99/2001 |
Construction of new Youth Correctional Remand Centre. Provincial funds. (St. John’s, Zone 19) |