Canada Government Invests Tender

Museums play an important role in preserving Nova Scotias unique history and culture and attracting visitors to the province. That is why government is investing more than 7 million to complete shovel-ready repairs and updates at 11 Nova Scotia Museum sites across the province.Our museums bring our rich and diverse culture and heritage to life and preserve Nova Scotias history and our stories said Communities Culture and Heritage Minister Leo Glavine. This investment will help repair and restore aging infrastructure so our museums can welcome more visitors for years to come.Among the projects is a 1.5-million renovation project at Highland Village in Iona Cape Breton its first upgrade in almost 20 years. A new welcome centre new washrooms updated landscaping and interpretive signs will improve the visitor experience.This investment is part of the 230-million stimulus package announced in May.QuotesThe number of visitors to our site continues to grow each year driven in large part by the increase in cruise ship traffic to Sydney. These site upgrades will improve the experience for visitors to Highland Village while helping to preserve and share our unique Gaelic history and heritage with people from within and outside our province.Rodney Chiasson director Baile nan Gidheal Highland VillageQuick Facts- there are 28 Nova Scotia Museum sites across the province 11 operated by government and 17 operated by local boardsIn addition to Highland Village the following sites are receiving fundingBarrington Woolen Mill Barrington Shelburne Co. 150000 for repairs and paintFishermans Life Jeddore Oyster Pond Halifax Regional Municipality 50000 for design of new washroom facilitiesFisheries Museum of the Atlantic Lunenburg 500000 for repairs to the building and the schooner Theresa E ConnorVillage Historique Acadien Lower West Pubnico Yarmouth Co. 150000 for repairs and paintingMuseum of Industry Stellarton 400000 for roof replacementNorth Hills Museum Granville Ferry Annapolis Co. 150000 for repairs and roof replacementPerkins House Liverpool 2.8 million for extensive restoration and repair workRoss Farm New Ross 300000 to move the workshop to the ground floor and replace the roofs of several buildingsSherbrooke Village Sherbrooke 1 million to repair or replace aging infrastructure and install energy-efficient heat pumpsUniacke Estate Mount Uniacke 150000 for repairs exterior paint and electrical upgrades