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September 3, 2009

Channel-Port aux Basques to Receive $307,000 to
Support Improvements to Water System

A municipal capital works investment of approximately $307,000 will fund work on the re-development of the new water system in the Town of Channel-Port aux Basques.

"The new water supply main will address issues with an aging system which does not provide adequate water flow to the area," said the Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs. "This investment will provide reliable, safe drinking water, modernize the water main system, and ensure that residents have access to an efficient water source. As a result of this work, improved water flows will secure fire protection services and support more effective fire fighting capabilities."

The project will involve the installation of approximately 460 metres of water supply main on Bayview Crescent. Funding will also provide for road work to include paving in the residential area.

This funding follows an August 7 announcement which identified a municipal capital works investment of approximately $112,000 to support work to secure water main infrastructure including emergency assistance as a result of a water main break and work associated with leak detection and repair.

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 contact:

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

 

2009 09 03                                                        10:15 a.m.
 


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