BEN EOIN ? Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. will provide a $4-million grant toward the Ben Eoin marina development, which is intended to further enhance the area?s status as a four-season recreation complex.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay, regional minister for Nova Scotia, made the announcement Saturday on behalf of Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
?This investment is part of a long-term vision that will result in the development of a four-season recreation complex in Ben Eoin that will attract visitors and serve as a catalyst for further economic development activities,? MacKay said in a news release.
Ben Eoin Marina Ltd. is completing construction of a full-service marina facility at Ben Eoin consisting of 74 berths and related infrastructure for both local and visiting boaters. The marina will offer a complete range of services including docking, fuel, pump-out, water, power, laundry, washrooms, showers and general boating supplies.
The addition of a marina building with meeting space and common areas will also allow for the operation of a junior sailing program.
The total cost of the project is $4.8 million.
Across the road from the marina, the Cape Breton Ski Club, owners and operators of Ski Ben Eoin, is undertaking an upgrade of the not-for-profit ski facility which includes improvements to the beginner area, the addition of a new novice run, the installation of a carpet lift as well as improvements to the facility?s lighting, grooming and snow-making capacity.
The total cost of the work is $905,000 and Ottawa is providing a grant of $695,000 through ECBC.
Ben Eoin is also home to The Lakes golf course. It?s hoped the area is poised to attract additional private sector commercial and residential investment which will create further employment and related economic activity.
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation is a federal Crown corporation offering programs in support of commercial development, community development, environmental stewardship and real property development on Cape Breton Island and in the Mulgrave area.
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