Young people with substance abuse problems will soon have access to a fitness centre at the Portage Atlantic Residential Treatment Centre in Cassidy Lake, south of Sussex.
The Gallant government has announced it is contributing $450,000 to help build the $2.1 million Lewis Fitness Centre which will contain a gymnasium and fully-equipped exercise room.
Health Minister Victor Boudreau took part in a sod-turning ceremony yesterday.
Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Portage Atlantic operates a 64-bed treatment facility for young people between 14 and 21 years old.
