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The Honourable Carol Anne Haley Minister Responsible for the Status of Women and MHA for Burin - Grand Bank on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore Minister of Tourism Culture Industry and Innovation today announced the Provincial Governments fourth project to expand wireless coverage in unserved and underserved communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.Through a cost-shared agreement with the Town of Lords Cove and Bell the Provincial Government is contributing over 25000 to provide cellular service in Lords Cove which currently does not have any access to coverage. This non-repayable contribution represents 25 per cent of funding for the total project which is estimated to cost over 102000. Bell is contributing approximately 60000 with the Town of Lords Cove funding the remaining portion.This funding enables the deployment of Bells LTE Long Term Evolution broadband wireless technology throughout the community.The Town of Lords Cove is located on the southern portion of the Burin Peninsula. Several new commercial enterprises have opened in Lords Cove in the past few years along with the enhancement of Sandy Cove Beach.On April 30 as part of Budget 2018 and through the Regional Development Fund the Provincial Government issued a call for proposals that would invest 1 million in a new cost-shared cellular service pilot program contributing up to a maximum of 25 per cent of project costs towards cellular coverage infrastructure upgrades. The remaining 75 per cent will be provided by the service provider municipalities private ventures co-operatives social enterprises andor regional government partnerships.Support for this initiative delivers on commitments in The Way Forward to strengthen the provinces economic foundation and deliver better services and better outcomes for residents. The Way Forward outlines all actions the Provincial Government is taking to achieve a strong diversified province with a high standard of living and can be viewed at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.QuotesThe introduction of cellular service to Lords Cove and surrounding area will further aid commercial development within the community and support its growth and sustainability. Through The Way Forward our government is committed to growing innovation and technology in Newfoundland and Labrador.Honourable Christopher MitchelmoreMinister of Tourism Culture Industry and Innovation I am delighted to see the introduction of cellular service in Lords Cove. This partnership will provide the people of the community with some of the latest broadband wireless technology. This expansion will see positive developments in a number of areas. Lords Cove is home to the College of the North Atlantics Wave Energy Research Centre which has been garnering attention from several research institutions and bodies around the world and will certainly benefit from this service. As well the town has a growing tourism industry which will also be enhanced by the provision of cell service. But mainly it means the people of Lords Cove finally have a technology that meets modern communication needs.Honourable Carol Anne HaleyMinister Responsible for the Status of Women and MHA for Burin - Grand BankThis is a wonderful step forward for the Town of Lords Cove but also the entire Burin Peninsula region as we continue to enhance tourism and economic growth. Cellular service is a critical piece of infrastructure and a key element in our daily lives. Its an integral part of doing business sustaining rural communities and growing tourism operations in the area. As outlined in Budget 2018 our government is committed and delivering on its promise for improved cellular coverage in several rural communities.Mark BrowneParliamentary Secretary to Tourism Culture Industry and Innovation and MHA for Placentia West-BellevueI am very pleased to know the residents of Lords Cove and visitors to the town will now be able to avail of cell phone service throughout the town. This can have nothing but a positive impact on our community. For anyone looking to settle in Lords Cove or set up any sort of business cell coverage today is a must. We appreciate the efforts of our MHA Carol Anne Haley for working with us to make this a reality.Bob HenneburyMayor Town of Lords CoveBell is proud to continue delivering broadband wireless access to underserved communities in Newfoundland and Labrador through this new investment partnership with the Town of Lords Cove and the Provincial Government. Expanding access to Bells advanced broadband infrastructure will support new opportunities for residents and businesses alike in Lords Cove and the broader region.Glen LeBlancVice Chair Atlantic Bell Canada