Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, January 30, 2026 - A former schoolhouse and church hall in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's will be renovated and re-purposed as a multi-use, community facility after an investment of over $1.7 million from the federal government.
This was announced by Minister Joanne Thompson and Arts Wellness Heritage Group President Michael Pretty.
The Arts, Wellness and Heritage (AWH) Community Hall will see significant upgrades to the 109-year-old building, including a 75 m expansion, renovated bathrooms, solar panels and heat pump system. The building will become fully accessible and energy efficient, creating an easy-to-access, welcoming space for all seasons.
The upgraded AWH Group Hall will be a hub for arts, wellness, heritage environmental and environmental programming for residents and visitors. It will also serve as a gathering place for the planned 60-acre eco-park that will start at the base of the hills near the building.
