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July 13, 2009

Federal and Provincial Governments Support Water and Sewer Improvements
in Southern Harbour

The federal and provincial governments will provide funding to assist the Town of Southern Harbour in extending its municipal water and sewer services through a contribution of just over $275,000 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 Southern Harbour Mayor John Penney.

�These extensions to the town�s water and sewer infrastructure will greatly increase the service to the town�s residents,� said Minister Ashfield.  �The Government of Canada is pleasaed to provide just under $92,000 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.�

�The Provincial Government is pleased to invest over $156,000 in support of water and sewer improvements for residents of Southern Harbour,� said Minister Whalen.  �This initiative will extend municipal water main service to 10 additional homes, and sewer main service to 15 additional homes, providing modern, efficient services to families who reside in these properties.�

�The project will help increased water distribution for the town and provide modern sewage disposal services,� said Mayor Penney.  �The new mains and services will replace existing substandard services and eliminate future environmental concerns.�

�This water and sewer infrastructure upgrade is a step forward in the future for the Town of Southern Harbour,� said Calvin Peach, MHA for Bellevue.  �Extending this essential service, in addition to replacing existing, aging lines, allows for future development and growth opportunities within in the town.�

The Federal Government will contribute $91,937 towards the project while the Provincial Government will contribute $156,293. The Town of Southern Harbour will provide $27,581.

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 John Penney
Office of the Mayor
Town of Southern Harbour
709- 463-2329

 

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

2009 07 13                                                        10:10 a.m.


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