News Release
August 24.2006

$1 million For Rocky Point Park From Federal Government

PORT MOODY - Today Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP James Moore will participate in the official celebration of the redevelopment Rocky Point Park with Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini and MLA Iain Black.  The park's renovations received $1 million from the Federal Government through the Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program of Western Economic Diversification.

"Rocky Point Park is a jewel of the Tri-Cities," says Moore.  "I, and our Conservative government, are committed to Canada's parks and responsible development.  The renovations at Rocky Point Park have been a great success and I'm glad our government has been part of that success."

This is the second announcement this summer by Moore that will improve Rocky Point Park.  In July Moore announced new regulations by the Conservative Government that will protect Rocky Point Park, Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm, Bedwell Bay and all of Canada's coastal waters from the dumping of sewage, garbage, oil and other pollutants.  Among the regulations is a complete ban on the dumping of untreated sewage from all boats and ships along Port Moody's coastal waters.

Concluded Moore, "Tri-City residents love Rocky Point Park and want it protected and improved.  Through new environmental laws and this investment of $1 million into the park, I am proud to have done my best to deliver for Port Moody, Rocky Point Park and my constituents."

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For more information, email moorej0@parl.gc.ca or call 604.937.5650