The partnership announced today between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the CSC will provide them with a high speed cable Internet connection to serve these community-based organizations. It will also considerably enhance and maintain the CSC's web site and provide for necessary training, communications and Internet connectivity for groups most in need. Private sector support is being provided by Newtel Communications. Also allotted funding are the Building Communities Through Community Education proposal taking in the Long Range Regional Economic Board, the Fogo Island Fun and Learning Centre and the Leadership Development Program sponsored by the Newfoundland Society for the Physically Disabled which has a provincial scope. Approximately 50 proposals have been received and are being reviewed.
More proposals are forthcoming and further announcements are anticipated.
These activities will explore new ways and means for strengthening communities and enhancing quality of life. It is part of the commitment of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to work with people and create opportunities for a prosperous future. The plan was announced in August of 1998. A steering committee representing members of community boards in Central Newfoundland has partnered with government to initiate the Strategic Social Plan in that region. Work continues to implement the plan in two other regions of the province this fall.