NLIS 5
February 22, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
Approximately $2.3 million offered
to Labrador City under Multi-Year Capital Works Agreement
Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal and Provincial
Affairs, announced today that approximately $2.3 million has been offered to the
Town of Labrador City under the Multi-Year Capital Works Agreement.
"Municipal infrastructure is the foundation for our cities and towns," said
Minister Byrne. "Solid infrastructure through programs such as the Multi-Year
Capital Works Program is a key aspect to economic development. I am very pleased
that we have once again entered into this arrangement with Labrador City."
"The bulk of this funding has been identified for much-needed road
reconstruction," said Graham Letto, Mayor of Labrador City. "We have also
targeted some funding for work on our chlorination system. All of this work is
extremely important for the residents of Labrador City and we are pleased that
these projects will be carried out in the very near future."
The provincial government has committed $85 million under the 2005-08
Multi-Year Capital Works Program. This program is cost-shared on a 50/50 basis
between the provincial government and larger municipalities.
In total, combined with the Municipal Capital Works Program and the
Canada-Newfoundland Infrastructure Program, governments have committed $140
million for municipal infrastructure.
Media contact:
Vanessa Colman-Sadd, Communications, Municipal and Provincial Affairs, (709)
729-1983, 682-6593
Graham Letto, Mayor, Town of Labrador City, (709) 944-2621
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