Brighton To Create A New Waterfront Vision
Ontario is helping the Municipality of Brighton and the Northumberland Business Development Assistance Corporation revitalize its waterfront. The province is investing $42,500 to create a master plan and conceptual
drawings for the municipality's waterfront. The plan will provide
the municipality with options to balance economic and tourism opportunities
with environmentally sustainable development of the waterfront area.
The Brighton waterfront revitalization project is a key component
of the municipality's newly adopted strategic plan. The funding is part of the Rural Economic Development Program, which invests in community-based projects in three priority areas:
QUOTES"The McGuinty government understands the importance of attracting tourism to rural communities. With the support of residents, local businesses and community groups, the Municipality of Brighton has the opportunity to create a new vision for its waterfront," said Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi. "Thanks to the support of the provincial government, this important
community revitalization initiative can now begin. Enhancing our waterfront
availability will go a long way to making Brighton a destination of choice
for tourists, employers and investors," said Brighton Mayor Chris
Herrington. QUICK FACTS
LEARN MOREDiscover more about the Municipality of Brighton. Learn more about the Rural Economic Development Program. For more information, contact: Sherry Persaud, Minister Dombrowsky's Office, 416-326-6439
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