Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
January 20, 2014

Making Responsible Investments for Families and Communities

$300,000 Invested in Capital Works Project for North River

The Provincial Government continues to support the development of infrastructure to benefit the residents of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The Town of North River will receive an investment of $300,000, cost-shared with the Provincial Government, to improve drainage along various local roads. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave.

“With the intense weather patterns in recent years, having proper drainage is essential to towns throughout the province. Through this $300,000 commitment, we will work with the Town of North River to complete some much needed water upgrades which will provide better services to residents and families in the community.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

In North River, $300,000 is being committed for improved drainage on three separate local roads.

“I am delighted to see this much needed investment into the Town of North River. This will enhance the drainage system within the community and lessen potential flooding during times of heavy precipitation.”
- Glen Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave

Since 2008, the Provincial Government has invested $650 million in more than 1,200 water, wastewater, recreational and municipal infrastructure projects.

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 is investing $300,000 for improved drainage on three local roads in the Town of North River.
• The project is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of funding and the Town of North River providing the remaining 10 per cent.
• Since 2006, over $426 million has been committed to upgrade municipal infrastructure in towns of less than 11,000 people.

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