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St. John's needs more N.L. money

The city of St. John's says it needs a bigger financial pledge from the provincial government.
Acting St. John's Mayor Shannie Duff says the province should earmark more money for projects in the capital city. (CBC)

The city of St. John's says it needs alarger financial pledge from the provincial government.

Acting mayor Shannie Duff sayslast week'sbudget didn't containthe multi-year capital works commitment to the city that was featured inprevious budgets.

Duff said that means several large projects could be put on hold, including a new west-end fire station.

"We can't tackle them within the financing commitment on a one-year basis and if you start them and can't finish them you're in real bad trouble," she said.

Duff said it could also mean a delay in plans to replace the Mews and Wedgewood Park community centres.

She's calling on the provinceto review its decision.