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January 27, 2010

Municipal Capital Works Funding of $469,371 to
Support Improvements to Municipal Infrastructure

In support of the Provincial Government's commitment to promote strong, viable and sustainable communities, the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs (Acting), today announced funding approval totaling $469,371 in support of 10 municipal infrastructure projects.

"Infrastructure investment and the delivery of improved municipal services support the long-term sustainability, growth and development of communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador," said Minister Hedderson. "The 10 projects announced today support a variety of projects including roadwork, repairs to water infrastructure and equipment replacement, all of which are important investments and will have a positive impact on communities."

Communities receiving funding are Stephenville, St. Lunaire-Griquet, Gambo, Happy Adventure, Makinsons, Little Bay, Cormack, Trepassey, Shoe Cove, and Point of Bay and are noted in the backgrounder below.

The Municipal Capital Works program fosters the development of cost-shared projects in a wide range of municipal infrastructure. Typical projects include water and waste-water treatment, roads, recreational facilities, fire equipment, and various community initiatives.

"Funding provides opportunity for communities to secure, develop and improve services for their residents, deliver strong municipal services and meet infrastructure needs," said Minister Hedderson. "We are pleased to invest in communities throughout the province and ensure that residents and visitors have access to reliable services."

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.

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Media contact:

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

BACKGROUNDER
Municipal Capital Works Investments

Community Funding Approved Project Description
Town of Stephenville

$92,240

Improvements to the sewage treatment plant.
Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet

$65,767

Replacement of town's pumping system.
Town of Gambo

$64,000

Repairs to fire and town halls.
Town of Happy Adventure

$60,044

Chlorination equipment replacement.
Local Service District of Makinsons

$50,000

Purchase of office/meeting facilities.
Town of Little Bay

$46,000

New infiltration gallery.
Town of Cormack

$35,000

Culvert replacement on Oak Crescent.
Town of Trepassey

$26,200

Emergency water storage tank repairs.
Local Service District of Shoe Cove

$21,620

Extension of water intake.
Town of Point of Bay

$8,500

Chlorination equipment upgrade.
TOTAL

$469,371

 

2010 01 27                                                        10:20 a.m.
 


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