Municipal Affairs
September 5, 2008

Provincial Government Supports New Fire Truck for Town of Hermitage-Sandyville

The Provincial Government announced today it has approved a project valued at $220,000 toward the purchase of a new fire truck for the Town of Hermitage-Sandyville through the 2008-09 Municipal Capital Works Program.

"Our volunteer fire departments provide a most valuable service to our community," said the Honourable Dave Denine, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services � Newfoundland and Labrador. "The Hermitage-Sandyville fire department will serve its residents more effectively by utilizing the newest technology and pumping capacity that will be included with this truck. Our government is proud to partner with the town through a new 90/10 cost-share ratio."

The truck will be cost-shared between the province and the Town of Hermitage-Sandyville. The total project cost is $220,000, with the municipality contributing $21,026 and utilizing a GST rebate of $9,735, and a maximum of $189,239 being provided by the Provincial Government.

"This new pumper truck is a great asset for Hermitage-Sandyville, and indeed for all our communities on the Connaigre Peninsula," said Tracey Perry, MHA for the District of Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune. "I am extremely pleased that we can assist the firefighters with funding for such essential equipment as they take on the enormous responsibility of protecting our communities. We have excellent volunteer fire departments and co-operation in this region � this investment will help ensure their safety for years to come."

The Provincial Government earmarked $1.7 million for firefighting equipment in Budget 2008. Its goal is to enhance fire services throughout the province by contributing to projects such as fire truck acquisitions, equipment purchases and fire hall construction and repairs.-

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Media contact:
Bradley Power
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services � Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 697-5216
BradleyPower@gov.nl.ca

2008 09 05                                                    10:05 a.m.


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