Government Commits to a Comprehensive Plan for Heritage in Prince Edward Island

Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, today announced that government will develop an overall plan for heritage in the province. In light of this new direction, Cabinet has determined that the proposed Museum and Heritage Storage Facility (Artifactory) in Murray River will not proceed.

“At this point, we recognize the most pressing need for the Museum and Heritage Foundation is to stabilize the current storage facility to reduce any danger to the valuable collection of artifacts,” Minister Bertram said. “Carrying out renovation work on the current storage facility will provide sufficient time for government to explore all options, so we can make an informed decision about the future direction for heritage in our province.”

Minister Bertram met recently with the Museum and Heritage Foundation and representatives of the Northumberland Community Development Corporation (NCDC) to discuss the future of the proposed Museum Collections Storage Facility in Murray River. Government will work with NCDC to explore other development opportunities for the community.