Municipal Affairs
July 15, 2009
Federal and Provincial Governments Support Water Upgrades in Triton
The Town of Triton will upgrade its
existing water intake and replace the top of its water storage tank with
funding of just under $349,000 provided by the federal, provincial and
municipal levels of government through the Canada-Newfoundland and
Labrador Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
The funding was announced today by the Honourable Keith Ashfield,
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency); the Honourable
Dianne Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs; and Triton Mayor Roy
Williams.
"This project will greatly improve the the muncipal water system in the
community," said Minister Ashfield. "Through our investment of just over
$116,000, we are helping this rural community improve its infrastructure
and the quality of life for its residents."
"The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to ensuring
all residents have access to reliable and efficient infrastructure,"
said Minister Whalen. "The provincial investment of over $163,000 will
secure the water system for residents of Triton, and supports efforts to
promote vibrant, sustainable communities throughout the province."
Currently the intake is in a shallow section of Triton Pond and is prone
to taking up sediment during periods of high winds and occasionally gets
clogged with debris. A deeper placement, and the positioning of the new
intake off the bottom, should mitigate the water issues and make it more
cost effective to keep it maintained than the current intake design.
"The project will involve upgrades to the water intake and refurbishing
of the head tank," said Mayor Roy Williams. "This will involve the
installation of a new top, sand blasting and painting."
"This is much welcomed news for the residents of Card's Harbour Island,"
said Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South. "Effective
and efficient water services are an essential component of our
communities' infrastructure, and this upgrade will serve these residents
well for many years to come."
The Federal Government will contribute $116,304 towards the project
while the Provincial Government will contribute $163,988. The Town of
Triton will provide $68,620.
The Canada-NL MRIF Agreement is administered jointly by the Department
of Municipal Affairs on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador, and the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency, 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 Roy Williams
Office of the Mayor
Town of Triton
709-263-2264 |
Ray Hunter, MHA
Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South
709-729-6932, 1-877-585-0505
rhunter@gov.nl.ca |
2009 07 15
11:10 a.m. |