Province of Prince Edward Island
Province of Prince Edward Island
12/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/13/2024 09:16
Province invests in emergency response projects for rural communities
A provincial government investment of more than $3.3 million is helping 35 rural community organizations strengthen emergency response to keep residents safer.
The Rural Growth Initiative provides community organizations with the opportunity to fund initiatives that strengthen rural community life in PEI, such as building renovations, emergency services, community infrastructure improvements and energy efficiency updates.
"These projects are making our rural communities better prepared, more resilient and safer for Islanders. Being better equipped to handle emergencies brings peace of mind for residents, especially during challenging times. As events like Hurricane Fiona have shown, the services supported by this funding are vital to residents in these communities."
- Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister Zack Bell
Since establishing the Rural Growth Initiative in 2018, the provincial government has provided more than $32 million to strengthen rural life in Prince Edward Island.
Backgrounder
The following organizations received funding recently for rural community projects:
| Organization | Community | Funding | Project Descriptions |
| Cross Road Rural Community Fire Company | Stratford | $114,717 | Rescue boat, communications and equipment replacement |
| Central Kings Rural Fire Department | Bridgetown | $97,666 | Upgrades to fire protection equipment |
| City of Summerside | Summerside | $76,990 | Fire equipment upgrades |
| East River Fire Company Inc. | Mount Stewart | $128,606 | Hall upgrades, generator and equipment |
| Emerald Recreation Club | Emerald | $71,921 | Facility upgrades at the reception centre and train station |
| Harbour Authority of Georgetown | Georgetown | $2,890 | Purchase of two automated external defibrillators machines and carrying cases |
| Lennox Island First Nation | Lennox Island | $86,586 | Reception centre upgrades and heat pump |
| Montague Volunteer Fire Brigade Inc | Montague | $50,302 | Rescue boat, infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacement |
| Murray River Rural Community Fire Company | Murray River | $233,006 | Fire hall expansion |
| New London Rural Community Fire Company | New London | $81,668 | Equipment upgrades |
| North Shore Rural Community Fire Company | North Shore | $95,661 | Facility upgrades and equipment |
| New Glasgow Rural Community Fire Company | New Glasgow | $119,894 | Fire equipment and upgrades |
| North River Rural Community Fire Company | Cornwall | $100,000 | Rescue equipment |
| Rural Municipality of Sherbrooke | Sherbrooke | $12,194 | Reception centre upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Belfast | Belfast | $31,821 | Installation of a generator |
| Rural Municipality of Miscouche | Miscouche | $126,043 | Community upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of St. Peters | St. Peters | $187,677 | Community infrastructure upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Wellington | Wellington | $106,877 | Boardwalk repairs and upgrades to fire department and equipment |
| Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park | Milton | $50,618 | Reception centre upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of North Shore | North Shore | $86,537 | Community upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Miminegash | Miminegash | $26,854 | Fire hall upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Mount Stewart | Mount Stewart | $249,500 | Building upgrades for reception centre and rental space |
| Rural Municipality of Hunter River | Hunter River | $10,846 | Reception centre upgrades |
| Rural Municipality of Brackley | Brackley | $72,679 | Upgrades to Brackley Community Centre |
| Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour | Murray Harbour | $174,948 | Reception centre enhancements |
| Rural Municipality of Alexandra | Alexandra | $97,437 | Reception centre modernization |
| Town of North Rustico | North Rustico | $90,557 | Fire department equipment |
| Town of Tignish | Tignish | $247,500 | Storage building |
| Town of Borden-Carleton | Borden-Carleton | $41,601 | Fire department equipment |
| Town of Three Rivers | Three Rivers | $89,615 | Cardigan Fire Department gear replacement |
| Town of Kensington | Kensington | $62,876 | Fire department and gym equipment |
| Tyne Valley Rural Community Fire Company | Tyne Valley | $46,896 | Equipment upgrades |
| Town of O'Leary | O'Leary | $139,370 | Town complex upgrades |
| The Alberton Historical Preservation Foundation Inc. | Alberton | $66,020 | Upgrades to reception centre |
| Town of O'Leary | O'Leary | $73,500 | Fire department equipment |
Media contact:
Dan Hodgson
Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture
[email protected]