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MEDIA RELEASE
MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER – Staff for the Municipality of Chester (MOC) are anxious to get
underway with two beautification projects that will enhance the natural surroundings in several
communities. Both projects were approved for Provincial funding through the Department of
Municipal Affair’s Beautification and Streetscaping Program.
The first project will showcase the work of local artists by installing art pieces along MOC’s trail
system, which will hopefully engage users to further explore communities in the municipality by
signaling access to amenities and points of interest.
Partners in the project include the Chester Art Centre, Friends of Nature Conservation Society,
and the Rum Runners Trail Committee. Installations are expected to be complete by June 1, 2021.
“The project will enrich the overall trail experience for visitors and residents alike,” says Chad
Haughn, Director of Community Development and Recreations Services for MOC. He goes on to
say this project will have a “positive impact on attracting more resident and visitor users” and
“benefit tourism-related services throughout the Municipality”.
The latest survey of trail users (2016) shows that out of over 10,500 users enjoying MOC trails in
a four-month span, an estimated $74,000 was spent in local areas as a direct result. This project,
valued at approximately $46,000, will build on that popularity and enrich the positive experiences
created by the 46km trail system. MOC received $21,250 in funding through the Beautification
and Streetscaping Program.
A second project, focusing on the Parade Square in the Village of Chester, received $12,500
towards improvements scheduled to wrap up by June 2021.
Heather Hennigar, Economic Development Officer for the Municipality of Chester has heard from
both business owners and tourists that improvement to the existing Parade Square is long
overdue. “We are all looking forward to rejuvenating the well-loved area. It is the heart of the
Village and should reflect the pride of its residents.”
Partners in the project are the Village of Chester Commission and the Chester Garden Club.
DATE: August 13, 2020
SUBJECT: MUNICIPALITY RECEIVES FUNDING
FOR TWO BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
STATUS : PUBLIC –FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Trail Beautification Project:
Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation Services
Desk 902-275-4124
Cell 902-275-8191
chaughn@chester.ca
Parade Square Beautification Project:
Heather Hennigar, Economic Development Officer
Desk 902-275-4161
Cell 902-277-1297
hhennigar@chester.ca