TIGNISH, P.E.I. — Despite not receiving federal funding last year for a proposed recreational facility, a Tignish committee has kept the idea on the back-burner.
The committee wants to add a facility that includes a pool, walking track and fitness gym to the Tignish Credit Union arena
“They’re showing really, really strong interest in seeing this go through. They really want to see it happen,” said Sam Arsenault, who chairs the meeting on behalf of Tignish Town Council.
He said Egmont MP Bobby Morrissey recommended the committee re-apply.
“Hopefully we will have some better luck this time around in finding the dollars,” Arsenault said.
The planning committee has hired an architect who is drafting up some preliminary drawings on what the facility might look like. They will be meeting with the architect next week.
Mayor Allan McInnis said his council is supportive of the committee’s objective.
“If the numbers come in and they jive, there should be no problem (with the project proceeding),” he said.
