Port of Prince Rupert helps put the Play into Port Edward Playground

Grand Opening for refurbished Park in Port Edward
(photo from Port of Prince Rupert)

The Port of Prince Rupert's compass pointed towards Port Edward late last week, as the District shared in some funding assistance from the Port Authority's Community investment fund.

Just in time for Canada Day, officials celebrated refurbishment of the Anne Neufeld Tot Park in Port Edward on Friday, with the new look in place at the popular gathering spot just as the start of summer vacation time gets underway.

The 150,000 dollar project brought some renewal to the 8,000 square foot play area, with modern play equipment now in place and a re-surfaced play area underneath.

The Port of Prince Rupert contributed 75,000 dollars towards the cost of the new look, others that partnered with the Port on the project were the District of Port Edward, NSK Contracting and the Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation.

“The Prince Rupert Port Authority is pleased to contribute $75,000 to improve the Anne Neufeld Tot Park in Port Edward. We believe that a community’s future is only as healthy as the start that its youngest members get in life. This improvement to outdoor recreational equipment will serve as a legacy to enhance the quality of life for residents, namely children and their families, and is a great fit for our Community Investment Fund.” -- Shaun Stevenson, Prince Rupert Port Authority President and CEO.

Playtime in Port Edward as youngsters in the District test out the new equipment
(photos from Port of Prince Rupert)

Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal  also spoke of the new look for the poplar play area in the District.

“The community of Port Edward is very excited to see the revival of this important recreational space geared towards our youngest of residents. It is our hope that the new playground amenities will not only serve to instill an active lifestyle and support skills development at a young age, but will also help to provide a meeting place for parents of those young children to build a sense of community and support among each other at a critical time in their parenting journey.”

The Port's investment in the project, makes for the 68th contribution towards the Community Investment Fund since the funding program was created in 2010.

You can learn more about the Port's Community Investment fund here.

Further notes on past investments are available here, while a wider overview of developments from the Port can be explored here.

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