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 spearheaded a redevelopment initiative for St. John’s Southside Hills and established Friends Of St. John’s Harbour, a public group that played a crucial role in cleaning up the historic Canadian seaport. He also held a key position as founding chairman of the Newfoundland and Labrador Peat Association and worked with MUN and industry representatives to establish a cooperative relationship between the University and industry through Seabright Corporation.