August 2, 2012
Approximately $296,000 Announced for Wabana Infrastructure Work
Through an investment of approximately $296,000 in the Town of Wabana, the Dunderdale Government continues to support new and enhanced infrastructure for municipalities. The funding is supported through the 2012 Municipal Capital Works Program.
“Through the municipal capital works funding, our government is improving municipal infrastructure throughout the province,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “We are pleased to see the impact of this investment and the benefit it is providing to residents.”
Wabana will receive funding for upgrades to the town’s fire building and enhancement of roads. Funding is cost-shared based on population, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the cost.
“This announcement is another example of the Provincial Government’s commitment to this area,” said David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East - Bell Island. “These funds will support the town’s efforts to improve services for all citizens in a variety of areas.”
Budget 2012: People and Prosperity included $130 million over two years for municipal capital works projects throughout the province. Since 2008, the Provincial Government has invested over $500 million in municipal capital works projects which has resulted in improved municipal infrastructure across the province. These projects have provided municipalities the opportunity to secure, develop and improve infrastructure for residents and support the long-term sustainability of growth and development of communities throughout the province.
The Provincial Government has also maintained improved cost-shared funding ratios established in 2008 to benefit municipalities. For communities with populations below 3,000, the Provincial Government will continue to invest 90 per cent of the cost of new infrastructure with the municipality providing 10 per cent; 80 per cent of the cost will continue to be covered for populations between 3,000 and 7,000; and 70 per cent of the cost will continue to be covered for municipalities with populations over 7,000.
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Media contacts:
| Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 TessBurke@gov.nl.ca |
2012 08 02 10:55 a.m.