Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Environment and Conservation
January 2, 2014

Improving Infrastructure for Communities and Families

Provincial Government Continues to Invest in Clean and Safe Drinking Water

Delivering clean and safe drinking water to the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to be a top priority of the Provincial Government. Drinking water projects valued at $8.9 million are currently underway, including work on new facilities and the upgrading of water treatment infrastructure, distribution systems and feasibility studies.

“Clean and safe drinking water is a very important area of investment for the Provincial Government, and we work with communities every day to build sustainable water systems for our residents. This commitment is evident through an $8.9 million investment made in water systems last year which demonstrates that we are working closely with our communities on these priority projects and will continue to do so in the coming years.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

A number of key drinking water projects were announced this year across the province:

• $1,000,000 for new water mains in Bonavista;
• $370,000 for a potable water dispensing unit in Wabana;
• $370,000 for a potable water dispensing unit in Pacquet; and,
• $243,000 for drinking water projects in Hawke’s Bay, Port au Choix and Port Saunders

“Our departments work collaboratively to ensure drinking water in the province is safe and clean. It is the mandate of the Department of Environment and Conservation to protect, enhance, conserve, develop, control and effectively utilize the water resources for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Environment and Conservation

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

QUICK FACTS

• The Provincial Government places a strong emphasis on funding clean and safe drinking water projects.
• Drinking water projects valued at $8.9 million are currently underway, including work on new facilities and the upgrading of water treatment infrastructure, distribution systems and feasibility studies.
• Since 2008, the Provincial Government has invested $650 million in more than 1,200 water, wastewater, recreational and municipal infrastructure projects.

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