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September 15, 2009

Town of Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou to Receive New Fire Truck

The Provincial Government will partner with the Town of Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou to purchase a new fire truck valued at $240,000.

"Our government is pleased to partner with this town to deliver a new pumper truck for the safety and security of residents in that region," said the Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador. "Our government will continue to strategically invest in primary firefighting units throughout rural Newfoundland and Labrador, and support enhanced fire protection throughout the province."

The new pumper truck will be cost-shared at a 90/10 ratio between the province and the town. The Provincial Government will contribute $206,443 to this project. The Town of Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou will add $22,938 and will utilize a GST rebate of $10,619, to make up the total cost.

"Effective fire protection is an essential municipal service for communities all throughout our province," said Minister Whalen. "Therefore, bolstering the capabilities of the over 300 volunteer fire departments throughout Newfoundland and Labrador remains a high priority, and today�s announcement is indeed another example of our government�s commitment."

The purchase of the new pumper truck is made possible by a $1.7 million allocation for fire equipment in the 2009-10 Municipal Capital Works Program.

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Media contact:

Bradley Power
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 697-5216
BradleyPower@gov.nl.ca

2009 09 15                                                      9:55 a.m.
 


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