Municipal Affairs
July 13, 2009
Federal and
Provincial Governments Support Water Treatment Upgrades
in Lumsden
The federal and
provincial governments will provide funding to assist the Town of
Lumsden in upgrading its water treatment plant through a contribution of
just over $414,000 from the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
The funding was
announced today by the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State for
the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); the Honourable Dianne
Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs; and Lumsden Mayor Danny Gibbons.
�These upgrades to
the town�s water treatment plant will greatly increase the reliability
of the water supply system,� said Minister Ashfield. �The Government of
Canada is pleased to provide just over $138,000 for this project. Our
goal is to keep Atlantic Canada moving forward by investing in projects
that improve municipal infrastructure, enhance the quality of life of
residents and make everyday life better for all Canadians.�
�Investments to
upgrade and modernize infrastructure in communities across Newfoundland
and Labrador are vital to ensure that residents have access to safe and
efficient services,� said Minister Whalen. �Our government is pleased
to invest over $234,000 which will
secure the water treatment plant, and improve water services for
residents in Lumsden.�
Several components of the town�s existing water treatment plant have
deteriorated and need replacement so the plant can continue to operate
properly. The project involves repairs to the plant in addition to the
replacement of the top plate, weir, compressor, valves, fittings, and
tub settlers; as well, electric heat will be installed in the building.
�Our
existing plant has been in operation for several years providing safe
clean drinking water for area residents,� said Mayor
Gibbons.
�Over that period several components of the system have deteriorated and
need replacement so we can continue to operate it safely.�
�I am very pleased
to see funding approved to upgrade and replace the more than 30-year old
water pumping system at Lumsden,� said Harry Harding, MHA for Bonavista
North. �This will ensure that the people of Lumsden have a top-quality
water system for many years to come.�
The Federal
Government will contribute $138,024 towards
the project while the Provincial Government will contribute $234,641.
The Town of Lumsden will provide $41,407.
The
Canada-NL MRIF Agreement is administered jointly by the Department of
Municipal Affairs on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador, and ACOA, on behalf of Infrastructure Canada.
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Media contacts:
Doug Burgess
Director, Public Affairs
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-772-2935
|
Heather
MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
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Mayor Danny
Gibbons
Office of the Mayor
Town of Lumsden
709-530-2309
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Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members� Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
2009 07
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