Municipal Affairs
July 15, 2009
Federal and Provincial
Governments Support New Water Treatment Plant for Belleoram
The federal and provincial governments
will provide funding to assist the Town of Belleoram in constructing a
new water treatment plant through a contribution of just under $670,000
from the Canada-Newfoundland 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
Belleoram Mayor Steward May.
"The new plant will provide the residents of Belleoram with a reliable
source of clean water," said Minister Ashfield. "Through our
contribution of just over $223,000, the Government of Canada will be
helping the community improve its municipal infrastructure, enhance the
quality of life for its residents and make everyday life better for
everyone."
"We are pleased to invest over $379,000 toward construction of a new
water treatment plant which will upgrade the existing distribution
system and secure water services for the Town of Belleoram," said
Minister Whalen. "Access to safe and efficient water services is vital
to support sustainable communities throughout the province."
This project will provide the Town of Belleoram with a source of clean
water. The work will include the construction of a water treatment plant
and a new water storage tank. The access road to the area will be
upgraded and a power source will be introduced for the facility to
operate. The project will tie into the existing water distribution
system and will not require the construction of a new system. The
project will also mean increased economic activity for the south coast
community.
"Water from the current supply has to be boiled before it is used for
human consumption," said Mayor May. "There is a level of fishing and
rock quarry activity in the community as well as seasonal tourism. With
a better quality water supply, there is the potential for increased
tourism."
Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune, is delighted with
today's announcement. "The community of Belleoram has been very active
in working with local industries and residents to improve overall well
being. I am proud to support their initiatives and look forward to
continued developments in the years to come."
The Federal Government will contribute $223,009 towards the project
while the Provincial Government will contribute $379,115. The Town of
Belleoram will provide $66,903.
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 Steward May
Office of the Mayor
Town of Belleoram
709-881-6161 |
Tracey Perry, MHA
District of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune
1-888-538-3112
TraceyPerry@gov.nl.ca
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