August 19, 2014
Supporting Fire Services for Communities
Provincial Government Supports Fire Protection Through $183,000 Investment in Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined today by Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South, to announce a new fire truck and firefighting equipment for the district.
“Communities in rural Newfoundland and Labrador require access to modern equipment and vehicles to serve and protect residents and families. To support this work, the Provincial Government is investing over $183,000 in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South for the purchase of a new rural response unit for the Town of Pilley’s Island and firefighting equipment for the towns of Robert’s Arm and Triton.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL
The Town of Pilley’s Island will cost-share the purchase of a new rural rescue unit, valued at $125,500. The Provincial Government will provide 90 per cent of the funding and the municipality will cover the remaining 10 per cent. This versatile, self-contained truck and pumping apparatus has foam capability, a 300 gallon water tank and is ideal for fire departments in smaller communities.
In addition, over $58,000 is being provided to the towns of Triton and Robert’s Arm for the purchase of fire protection equipment.
“The volunteers who serve in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South are dedicated to maintaining the safety and well-being of residents and families in the area. It is the hard work of these volunteers that has made this announcement possible today, and I look forward to working with the councils and fire departments as they complete the purchase of these important firefighting tools.”
- Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $5 million in fire vehicle and equipment funding.
QUICK FACTS
- Today the Provincial Government announced over $183,000 in cost-shared funding for the purchase of a new rural response unit and firefighting equipment in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South.
- The Town of Pilley’s Island will receive a new rural response unit in the spring of 2015. The truck will be cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the town covering the remaining 10 per cent.
- The Towns of Robert’s Arm and Triton will receive over $58,000 to purchase of fire protection equipment.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million is being invested to support fire protection services and to support the purchase of equipment and vehicles across the province.
- From 2003 to 2013, the Provincial Government contributed to the purchase of 125 emergency response vehicles for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
- 30 -
Media contacts:
|
Kelly Maguire Manager of Communications Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857 kellymaguire@gov.nl.ca |
Debbie Robertson Constituency Assistant to Ray Hunter MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South 709-729-6932 debbierobertson@gov.nl.ca |
2014 08 19 11:35 a.m.