August 29, 2014
Investing in Community Infrastructure
Investment of $1.3 Million Will Improve Municipal Infrastructure on the Northern Peninsula
The Provincial Government is committed to improving municipal infrastructure across Newfoundland and Labrador. As a result, $1.3 million in cost-shared funding is being invested in the District of The Straits – White Bay North to upgrade the water system in the Town of St. Anthony and for lift station projects in the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm.
“We are focused on ensuring that residents have access to reliable, effective and efficient municipal services. This $1.3 million in cost-shared capital works funding will allow towns in the district to upgrade important water-related infrastructure and ensure that residents have access to safe and reliable water systems.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
In St. Anthony, $434,000 will support upgrades to the water intake system. An investment of $829,600 will be made in the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm for lift station projects which was part of the 2009 amalgamation agreement between the two communities.
These investments will be cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent and the towns covering the remaining 10 per cent.
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
- $1.3 million in cost-shared funding is being invested in the District of The Straits – White Bay North to upgrade the water intake system in the Town of St. Anthony, and for lift station projects in the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm.
- This investment will be cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent and the towns of St. Anthony and Roddickton-Bide Arm covering the remaining 10 per cent.
- Budget 2014 allocates $200 million for a three-year program for municipal infrastructure projects.
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Media contacts:
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Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs 709-729-1983 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
2014 08 29 2:00 p.m.