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The village of Neguac, with a population of 1,623 residents, has embarked on a significant recovery journey following the Burnt Church crisis. Recognizing the need for infrastructure development, residents identified tourism as a vital revenue and employment generator. With investments of $195,000 from the province and ACOA, alongside $66,666 for the Neguac arena through Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC), this initiative created 14 full-time jobs during construction and one permanent position, boosting tourism and economic growth in the region.
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Building Infrastructure in Neguac, NB • Village of 1623 residents • Recovery from the Burnt Church crisis
Community Action and Funding: • And residents identified a need to generate infrastructure • Tourism had been identified as a key revenue and employment generator for the region • Province and ACOA invested $195,000 in tourism
$66,666 was invested in the Neguac arena through Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) • Generated fourteen full time jobs during the construction phase • Generated on permanent full time position • Generated an increase in tourism to the region
Themes: • Managing conflict can lead to economic development