Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
August 21, 2014
Responsible Investments in Communities
$2.9 Million Investment Will Benefit Communities in the District of Humber East
An investment of $2.9 million in cost-shared capital works funding will provide improvements to streets and sidewalks, upgrades to water and sewer systems, new recreational infrastructure, and new fire protection equipment for the District of Humber East.
“This investment clearly demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment to municipal infrastructure improvements and the safety of residents. This $2.9 million in funding will allow communities in Humber East to complete important road, water and sewer and recreational projects and will support the efforts of the Steady Brook fire department.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and MHA for Humber East
The following is a breakdown of the $2.9 million investment:
- $2.7 million in multi-year capital works funding for the Town of Pasadena which will be used for the purchase of a water treatment monitoring system, upgrades to the town depot, street reconstruction, lift station upgrades, the replacement of lagoon compressors, cross walk crossing control, and a splash pad;
- $150,000 for the upgrade of Mountainview Road and Lady Diana Crescent in the Town of Massey Drive; and,
- $28,679 for the purchase of four self-contained breathing apparatuses for the volunteer fire department in the Town of Steady Brook.
“Today’s announcement of $2.9 million in cost-shared funding will enhance a number of services for residents in Humber East. It will ensure communities in the district have more reliable municipal infrastructure and that fire departments have the necessary equipment to effectively protect residents, homes and businesses.
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
As part of investments through Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook, the Provincial Government has allocated $200 million for a three-year program for municipal infrastructure projects.
QUICK FACTS
- $2.9 million in cost-shared funding is being invested in capital works projects and fire protection equipment in the District of Humber East.
- Funding for the projects in Massey Drive and Steady Brook are cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the communities covering their ten per cent share.
- Funding for the multi-year investment in Pasadena is being cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 80 per cent of the funding and the Town of Pasadena providing 20 per cent.
- As part of investments through Budget 2014, the Provincial Government has allocated $200 million for a three-year program for municipal infrastructure projects.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million has been allocated to support fire services, equipment and vehicles throughout the province.
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Media contacts:
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Milly Brown Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 MillyBrown@gov.nl.ca |
Kevin Guest Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 730-2320 kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca |
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Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
2014 08 21 12:15 p.m.