Municipal Affairs
July 15, 2009
Federal and Provincial
Governments Support Water System Extensions in Robert's Arm
The federal and provincial governments
will provide funding to assist the Town of Robert's Arm in extending its
water lines to service an additional 30 residences in the community
through a contribution of just over $335,000 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
Robert's Arm Mayor Daphne Parsons.
"These extensions to the town's water infrastructure will provide 30
residential dwellings with upgraded services," said Minister Ashfield.
"The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is pleased to provide just
under $112,000 to help Robert's Arm improve its municipal infrastructure
and enhance the quality of life of its residents."
"The availability of secure water services is important to the
well-being of residents of Robert's Arm," said Minister Whalen. "The
Provincial Government's investment of over $189,000 will strengthen
municipal infrastructure, improve fire protection and modernize
services."
The project will extend the main water lines on Millers Avenue and
Paddocks Avenue to provide the 30 residential dwellings with upgraded
services. The extension of the water lines will also improve fire
protection with the installation of fire hydrants.
"The current line is not adequate to serve the homeowners on the two
streets involved," said Mayor Parsons. "There is low water pressure, no
fire protection and the potential for winter freeze up due to the small
lines, so we will certainly be pleased to see this work completed."
"This is much welcomed news for the residents of these two streets,"
said Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South. "These
improvements will provide an enhanced level of safety, as well as added
convenience, for those residing in this area."
The Government of Canada will contribute $111,712 towards the project
while the Provincial Government will contribute $189,909. The Town of
Robert's Arm will provide $33,514.
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 Daphne Parsons
Office of the Mayor
Town of Robert's Arm
709-652-3331 |
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members' Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
2009 07 15
11:20 a.m. |