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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

 

Mayor Danny Gibbons
Office of the Mayor
Town of Lumsden
709-530-2309

 

Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members� Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2009 07 13                                                        10:05 a.m.


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