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| Project | Capital Cost ($Millions) | Start/End Date | Zone | Comments/Location |
| Arena Construction | 1.8 | 1997/01 | 14 | Construction of an indoor hockey arena. Provincial/Municipal cost-shared. (Glovertown) |
| Boathouse Refurbishment | 1.4 | 2000/01 | 19 | Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee - renovation of the existing boathouse at Quidi Vidi Lake used for the annual Royal St. John’s Regatta. Funding from the Provincial and Municipal governments and the Regatta Committee. (St. John’s) |
| Integrated Snowmobile Trails | 6.8 | 1999/02 | N/A | Includes trail development and improvement, erection of signage and the purchase of grooming machinery. Funding provided by the Strategic Regional Diversification Agreement, Canada/Newfoundland Labour Market Development Agreement and the Economic Development Component of the Fisheries Restructuring and Adjustment Initiative. (Island of Newfoundland) |
| Interpretation Centre & Vessel Replica | 4.4 | 1997/01 | 15 | The Matthew Legacy Inc. - construction of the Matthew replica, a facility to house the vessel during the fall and winter seasons, and other amenities associated with the exhibit. (Bonavista) |
| Marina Expansion | 2.0-2.5 | 2001/03 | 19 | North Island Resorts (LC) Limited - expansion of the current marina facility, as well as construction of a community centre, tennis courts and swimming pool. Pending successful application for government funding. (Lance Cove, Bell Island) |
| Labrador Integrated Snowmobile Trails - Phase II | 2.3 | 2001 | 1, 3 & 4 | Phase II - continuing development of an integrated winter trail system in Labrador. The majority of spending will go towards the creation of a trail on the north coast from Rigolet to Nain. Funding from the Comprehensive Economic Development Agreement ($2 million) and the Strategic Regional Development Agreement. (Labrador) |
| Provincial Archives, Museum & Art Gallery | 40.0 | 2000/03 | 19 | “The Rooms” will be a permanent home for provincial artifacts, archival materials and local art. The new building will be over 150,000 square feet including exhibition galleries, meeting rooms, lecture halls, a multi-media centre, a full service dining room and a gift shop. (St. John’s) |
| Resort & Golf Course | 15.0 | 2000/02 | 8 | Humber Valley Resort Corp. - construction of a 243 hectare, 300 chalet resort and 18 hole golf course on the north side of the lower Humber River. Figures are for near-term spending. Full development cost estimated at approximately $80 million. (Deer Lake) |
| Stadium & Convention Centre | 39.8 | 1998/01 | 19 | St. John’s Civic Centre Corporation - includes a spectator facility and a convention centre. Funded by the City of St. John’s ($17.9 million), Provincial government ($17.9 million) and Federal government ($4 million). (St. John’s) |
| Walkway Network | 7.4 | 2001/03 | 19 | Grand Concourse Authority - the continuation of an elaborate walkway system, including associated infrastructure. Funded by members of the Grand Concourse Authority, the Johnson Family Foundation, and Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments. (St. John’s, Mount Pearl & Paradise) |
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