In 1978, he proposed comprehensive underground and surface development of St. John’s Southside Hills and founded Friends Of St. John’s Harbour, the first public group to promote the much-needed clean-up of that historic Canadian seaport. He was the founding chairman of the Newfoundland and Labrador Peat Association and worked with MUN and several industry representatives to initiate the University’s Seabright Corporation cooperation with industry.
In 1978, he initiated an extensive redevelopment plan for St. John’s Southside Hills and founded Friends Of St. John’s Harbour, the first public group to champion the cleanup of that historic Canadian seaport. He was also the founding chairman of the Newfoundland and Labrador Peat Association and collaborated with MUN and industry experts to launch the University's Seabright Corporation partnership.