Charlottetown seeks $1M for 2014 celebrations
CBC News
Posted: Jan 23, 2013 7:03 AM AT
Last Updated: Jan 23, 2013 8:37 AM AT
The City of Charlottetown has big plans for 2014, and has filed about a dozen grant applications with the province for a total of just over $1 million, sources tell CBC News.
Mayor Clifford Lee couldn't confirm how much the city plans to spend on the cost-shared projects marking the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference, but said it is looking to creating a lasting legacy with some of the projects.
"Planting of 150 trees throughout the city of Charlottetown, creating streetscapes in some areas of the city where we've lost trees to disease over the years," Lee gave as an example.
Lee said there's also an application to expand what it normally does to mark the city's natal day festivities, he hinted there are also impressive plans for this coming New Year's Eve to act as a kick off to the big celebration year. He said there's a proposal to bring in big musical acts and make the night similar to what the City of Halifax does every year.
A jury is currently sifting through applications from across the province in the big-grant category. The winners are expected to be announced in May.
In total the province has set aside $5 million for the celebration.
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