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August 28, 2009


Pasadena to Participate in Pilot Project in Support of Improvements
to Municipal Water Supply Systems

A municipal capital works investment of approximately $110,000 will support a pilot project in Pasadena to develop a maintenance assurance manual which may ultimately enable communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to manage their water systems more effectively.

"This initiative is intended to provide additional tools and resources to municipalities, and help improve operations and maintenance of water supply systems province-wide," said the Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs. "Access to clean, safe water is essential and this is important information to ensure water systems operate in an efficient and reliable manner."

"I am pleased that the Town of Pasadena has been selected from western Newfoundland as a sponsoring community for this pilot project," said the Honourable Tom Marshall, MHA for Humber East. "The development of the maintenance assurance manual will provide assistance to the town in the operation and maintenance of their water system and ensure, for the benefit of Pasadena residents, the system lasts its intended lifetime."

"I am very pleased that this pilot project will take place in my district," said Darryl Kelly, MHA for the District of Humber Valley.  "Not only will this project assist the Town of Pasadena in managing their water systems more effectively, it could potentially be a great resource for other communities in my district and throughout the province. As a former mayor and western director with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, I applaud government�s decision to support this very valuable resource for all municipalities."

In Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government made an unprecedented multi-year commitment of a 69 per cent increase in municipal capital works funding for fiscal years 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. This commitment increased the capital budget by $34.4 million annually, bringing the total annual Provincial Government commitment to $84.3 million.

The Provincial Government's infrastructure strategy is valued at more than $4 billion over the next several years. Provincial infrastructure projects totaling $1.6 billion will be tendered this fiscal year, creating an estimated 15,000 jobs (some seasonal) and providing significant economic stimulus to the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Media contacts:

Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

Paula Barrett
Constituency Assistant
Darryl Kelly, MHA for Humber Valley
709-635-0132, 1-877-635-0132
paulabarrett@gov.nl.ca 

Larry Wells
Executive Assistant, Hon. Tom Marshall,
MHA for Humber East
709-637-2575
larrywells@gov.nl.ca

2009 08 28                                                          10:30 a.m.
 


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