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November 30, 2009

Provincial Government Supports Enhanced Fire Protection in Labrador

The Wabush Fire Department will receive a new pumper truck through the Municipal Capital Works Program with a provincial investment of over $232,000.

"The Provincial Government is pleased to partner with the Town of Wabush to purchase a new fire truck," said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (Acting). "Today�s announcement is evidence of our government�s commitment to enhance the province�s fire protection services through strategic investment in equipment. This new truck will improve fire protection for residents of the Town of Wabush."

"This funding announcement is great news for the residents of Wabush," said Jim Baker, MHA for the District of Labrador West. "The Town of Wabush has seen significant growth over the past couple of years and the addition of a new pumper truck will greatly enhance the response and effectiveness of the volunteer fire department to deal with emergency situations. This investment is, once again, an example of the Williams Government strong commitment to the needs of Labrador West."

The new Wabush fire truck will be cost-shared at a 90/10 ratio between the province and the Town of Wabush. The Provincial Government will contribute $232,248, and the town will add $25,805 to the project. Including the utilization of a GST rebate of $11,947, the total cost of the truck is approximately $270,000. Wabush Mines has kindly joined with the Town of Wabush to cover the 10 per cent cost normally paid by the municipality.

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Media contacts:

Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2009 11 30                                                   10:40 a.m.
 


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