The Town of Holyrood’s’ Safety for Sure project to build an addition and extension to the fire hall has been successfully completed, creating additional space for fire services training. The Town provides fire services for Holyrood as well as for the Deer Park and Salmonier Line area through a regional contract.

This Safety for Sure project is one of over 250 in communities across the province funded under the COVID-19 Stimulus Program. Approximately $23.5 million was allocated for the program to help provide short-term employment and to stimulate economic activity through community projects during the pandemic. The funding was based on a 90/10 cost shared ratio.

Projects approved include upgrades and renovations to municipal buildings and fire halls, as well as improvements to recreational infrastructure such as parks, playgrounds and trails. A full project list by community is available here.

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“Congratulations to the Town of Holyrood on bringing the Safety for Sure project to a successful completion. We were pleased to provide $121,000 to the cost of the project which is ensuring additional space is available for the training needs of fire fighters. The COVID-19 Stimulus Program has provided a needed boost for communities and is a great example of how we have worked together to overcome challenges during the pandemic.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

“The COVID-19 Stimulus Program has helped the Town of Holyrood to expand space in the fire hall to ensure we are better able to provide fire services training. The funding has been a tremendous help during the pandemic to move this important project forward.”
Mayor Gary Goobie
Town of Holyrood

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Lynn Robinson
Municipal and Provincial Affairs
709-729-5449, 691-9446
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Gary Goobie
Mayor, Town of Holyrood
709-330-0678
gary.goobie@Holyrood.ca