The Salvation Army's plans for a $200,000 extension to the Harbour Light facility will be getting under way shortly, The Royal Gazette has learned.

Captain Max Barrett said the work will begin and plans have been put in motion to raise the most of the money locally.

"We will be raising 60 to 70 percent of the money right here,'' he said,"If we are successful we will get a grant from our Territorial Headquarters in Toronto.

"We will not be going to the public for any money because it will be raised solely from within our organisation though some businesses often will make donations.

Captain Barrett said the idea for the project came about two years ago and he is glad to see it come to fruition.

"We will be building an extension on to the Harbour Lights facility on the corner of King Street and we will then move the thrift store up there from Reid Street. We will use the money from the sale of items in the thrift store to run the facility.

"The new building will have a furniture and appliance repair shop, and an area for clothing to be sorted.

"This is an act of faith. Right now we have 11 men in our substance abuse programme which we have run since 1977.

"Our goal is to assist people to get their life in order so they can become contributing members of society.'' BREAKING NEW GROUND -- Salvation Army Major Gilbert St. Onge breaks ground on the site of a new work therapy and counselling centre for individuals on Salvation Army rehabilitation programmes. Looking on from left to right are: advisory board member Mr. Tom Wall, architect Mr. Ouemonde Brangman, Lt. Ivor Minors, Captain Max Barrett, board member Mr. Dudley Butterfield, Health and Social Services Minister the Hon. Quinton Edness and board members Dr. Majorie Bean and Mr. Cyril Rance.