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September 11, 2006
(Municipal Affairs)
 

Province invests $343,000 in capital works projects for Bonavista North

Minister of Municipal Affairs Jack Byrne, today announced $343,000 in funding under the provincial Municipal Capital Works Program for projects in the District of Bonavista North. The province will invest $320,000 for construction of a new fire hall for Carmanville and $23,000 for overflow pipe at outfall in New-Wes-Valley.

�The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador committed in Budget 2006 to provide much-needed infrastructure funding to the province�s municipalities,� said Minister Byrne. �Support for capital works projects like those announced in Bonavista North is vital to ensure that residents throughout the province have sustainable municipal infrastructure.�

�Both of these projects will be of great benefit to the people of the area,� said Bonavista North MHA Harry Harding. �I am pleased that such significant investments in fire protection and water and sewer services are taking place in these areas in my district.�

Through the Municipal Capital Works Program, valued at $34.5 million for 2006-07, government supports municipal initiatives in water and wastewater systems, water management, roads, recreation, fire fighting equipment and municipal buildings.

Media contact: John Tompkins, Communications, (709) 729-1983, 690-2498 or jtompkins@gov.nl.ca

2006 09 11                             10:05 a.m.


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