By Mark Squibb
The Town of Witless Bay will be submitting a number of funding applications in the coming weeks.
During last week’s public meeting, council approved the submission of an application to the provincial government’s Community Capacity Building Fund Program. The money would be used to hire a consultant through the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Celtic to develop a tourism and beautification strategy.
The Town will also be applying to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Fund for a greenhouse gas reduction “pathway feasibility study” and to the provincial government’s Green Transition Fund for money to help track energy efficiency and compile data that can be used to secure future funding for upgrades to Town-owned facilities.
Deputy Mayor Jacob Hayden said the money will hopefully help the Town become more energy efficient and reduce its carbon footprint.
Council also approved the submission of an “Eco Asset Management” funding application to the FCM’s Leadership for Climate Adaptation fund.
Council approved all motions unanimously.
