Mainland and Three Rock Cove become a town

The province has approved the request by the Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove to incorporate as a new municipality.

As a new municipality, Mainland and Three Rock Cove will have enhanced legislative authority. There will also be access to mandatory and voluntary training on topics, increased efficiencies in decision-making processes, access to increased revenue, the ability to leverage additional provincial and federal funding for current and new municipal infrastructure projects, and opportunities to attract new businesses and economic growth.

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs will establish a transition committee consisting of departmental and Local Service Districts’ committee representatives to determine next steps and associated timelines.