Municipal Affairs
August 16, 2013

$580,000 in Funding Announced for Water and Sewer Upgrades in
the Town of New-Wes-Valley
The Town of New-Wes-Valley will receive $580,000 in funding for water and sewer upgrades. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Eli Cross, MHA for Bonavista North, and Grant Burry, Mayor of New-Wes-Valley.
 
“This funding will alleviate the problems that the town has been having with its water and sewer system,” said Minister O’Brien. “It is important that with this $580,000 investment, we address this key priority area and ensure that the people of New-Wes-Valley have a reliable system for years to come.”
 
The Town of New-Wes-Valley will receive $580,000 to complete work on the local water distribution system. The upgrades to be completed with the funding announced today will eliminate ongoing issues as a result of the use of old, private sewer systems.
 
“Residents have had to deal with a water distribution system which is failing,” said MHA Cross. “I am pleased to see that the town council has identified this important issue, and that through funding from the Provincial Government will be able to upgrade the water system for all residents.”
 
Funding for this project is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the town of New-Wes-Valley covering the remaining ten per cent.
 
“Having a proper functioning water distribution system is vital to residents’ health and safety and the viability of the town,” said Mayor Burry. “I am pleased that the Provincial Government is committed to the well-being of residents and is investing in this important project.”
 
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future includes funding for the second year of a $130 million municipal capital works program. This investment is funding important infrastructure projects for towns and cities, and is delivering better services for families in areas such as water and waste water, recreation, road repair, and fire services, across the province.
 
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Media contacts:

Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca	Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551, 699-2402 tessburke@gov.nl.ca
Grant Burry Mayor of New-Wes-Valley 709-536-2010 new-wes-valley@nf.aibn.com

 
 
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