Premier Pat Binns today announced that the provincial government’s support for the construction of the Service Memorial Fountain in Charlottetown will continue with an additional $30,000 contribution from the Community Development Fund. The fountain will be located on the Grafton Street side of the Coles Building.
The Fountain will honour the contributions of three very special groups of Island volunteers: members of the Armed Forces; members of national and municipal police forces and federal and provincial peace officers; and members of community fire services.
“Our lives often depend on these people – folks who offer their service to our community, without thought of praise or compensation,” said Premier Binns. “These three professions serve their community and their country, always prepared to sacrifice life, limb or peace of mind for our protection. This fountain, in a humble way, will signify our gratitude.”
The PEI Service Memorial Foundation campaigned for the recognition. The City of Charlottetown will accept and maintain the memorial.
The provincial government will contribute a total of $62,000 to the project: $32,000 from Transportation and Public Works, which has been invested through in-kind resources, and $30,000 from the Community Development Fund. The Premier thanked members of the Foundation and other partners, including Mayor Clifford Lee and members of the Charlottetown Council.
Work is scheduled to begin this summer.