The Department of Municipal Affairs has approved a
project which will strengthen the sewer system in the Town of Heart�s
Delight-Islington. The Honourable Dave Denine, Minister of Municipal
Affairs, has approved the $56,255 Municipal Capital Works (MCW) project
as part of the Provincial Government�s commitment to invest in
infrastructure that lays a strong foundation for rural and regional
economic growth and stimulates job growth throughout the province.
"One of the key elements for building strong,
sustainable rural and regional economies are infrastructure projects
that address aging systems throughout the province," said Minister
Denine. "The lift station repairs in Heart�s Delight-Islington will
improve the operating system and secure services for residents."
"This project will bring these critical lift stations
up to current operating standards and maximize safe and reliable service
for the residents of Heart�s Delight-Inslington," said the Honourable
Charlene Johnson, MHA for the District of Trinity-Bay de Verde. "I
commend my colleague, Minister Denine, on his approval of this very
important project for the over 700 residents of this municipality."
The 2007-08 Municipal Capital Works Program supports
cost-shared projects with municipalities to enhance fire, road,
recreation, and water and sewer infrastructure in municipalities around
the province. The 2007-08 MCW program is valued at $34.2 million, of
which 93 per cent of the investment supports smaller municipalities.
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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 690-2498
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
2007 11 08 10:40 a.m.