News Release

For Immediate Release
August 26, 2006

WENTWORTH PARK – REVITALIZED, RE-ENERGIZED, BEAUTIFIED

Sydney, N.S. – Sydney’s Wentworth Park will see more improvements thanks to Government of Canada funding announced today by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) will receive funding through Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) to complete phase II of the major revitalization of Wentworth Park.

Located adjacent to both the Sydney waterfront and commercial district, the park will be upgraded to provide improved access to these areas, enhanced amenities, landscaping and related activities.

“Sydney has the potential to become one of the country’s best places to do business and lifestyle amenities such as Wentworth Park can be a key component of attracting investment,” said Minister MacKay. “It’s also important for area residents to have a safe, clean place to visit with their families.”

“The CBRM is proud to provide the residents of Cape Breton and specifically Sydney with a beautiful park,” said Ray Paruch, councillor with CBRM. “The exciting view of this newly revitalized park should serve as an inspiration to everyone and will encourage tourists to spend more time in the downtown core of Sydney.”

The total cost of the project is $750,000. The CBRM will receive a $500,000 contribution toward the project through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) encompasses an area of approximately 2,500 square kilometers on the southeastern side of Cape Breton Island and has a population of 109,330 people.

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation offers programs in support of economic development initiatives and is responsible for delivering ACOA’s programs on Cape Breton Island and in the Mulgrave area.

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For More Information Please Contact:

Ray Paruch
Councillor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Tel: 902-562-4482

Jennifer Crocker
ECBC Communications
Tel: 902-564-3917