Government announces funding for Labrador Wellness Centre

Government announces funding for Labrador Wellness Centre


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The total cost for the project is estimated at $25.5 million with the federal government contributing $7.5 million and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay funding the remainder.

  • May 15, 2018

Premier Dwight Ball has announced the provincial government is contributing $11.7 million toward the construction of the Labrador Wellness Centre.

The total cost for the project is estimated at $25.5 million with the federal government contributing $7.5 million and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay funding the remainder. Premier Ball made the announcement in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this morning.

“This new facility will be great for the region. Our government’s investment in the Labrador Wellness Centre builds on our commitment through The Way Forward to implement healthy living initiatives for residents and communities,” says Premier Ball. “We are pleased to work collaboratively with the Federal Government and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay and contribute to achieving a healthier tomorrow.”

With the Labrador Wellness Centre, residents of the region will has access to a modern, accessible facility that will allow them to participate in a range of community and recreational programming. Once complete, the Labrador Wellness Centre will provide an active, social gathering place for the community.