Construction and Renovations
Major renovations to the Community Hall were undertaken in 2023 and 2024 with the generous financial assistance of ACOA and the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) of the Province of New Brunswick. Their assistance and support is very much appreciated.
- Building Permit issued by the Chaleur Regional Service Commission on 1 Sept 2023.
- Construction contract awarded to Roland Leclair Construction Ltd. Renovations started on 22 September 2023.
- Site work contract awarded to Marc Chiasson Trucking (2017) Ltee.
- Construction work, renovations were substantially completed mid January 2024.
- It was a very positive experience working with the Regional Development Corporation and ACOA. The generous assistance and funding they provided for this project is indeed appreciated. This undertaking could not have been completed without their support.
Donations and Fund Raising
The Pokeshaw & Black Rock Recreation Council Inc is a Canada Revenue Agency registered Charity with all privileges of charitable status. Any donations made will be given a charitable receipt which is income tax deductible.
A generous donation of $30,000 to the Rec Council from the local fishermen who operate from the Grande Anse Wharf. Funds are part of the Community of Interest Fund which is administered by the Maritime Fishermen's Union. (MFU). This is part of the monies contributed to that Fund by the local fishermen,Winston Coombs, Lyndon Coombs, Morgan Coombs, Arthur Dempsey, Robert DeGrace, Renauld Hache, Rene Hache and Charles Lanteigne. Also contributions to the Fund by the late Walter Coombs Jr.
Thank you for your support and generosity. Funds will be used for major renovations needed at the Pokeshaw Hall.