Executive Council
December 2, 2016
Supporting Strong Municipalities
Provincial Government Announces Infrastructure Funding for Deer Lake
The Provincial Government and the Government of Canada are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families for years to come.
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, to announce more than $2.7 million in combined funding for critical water and storm infrastructure upgrades in Deer Lake.
"The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to providing residents with modern infrastructure that supports growth and development in their communities, and ensures their personal well-being. Our government is pleased to partner with the Federal Government and the Town of Deer Lake to make these significant upgrades to the town's water and storm infrastructure, and we look forward to seeing citizens benefit from these enhancements for years to come."
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Work involves replacing asbestos pipes with new sanitary and storm collection, and water distribution lines along 1.5 kilometres of First, Second and Third Streets.
"The Government of Canada recognizes that modern, efficient water infrastructure is essential to preserving public health, protecting the environment and reducing municipal maintenance costs. We are working in close partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador to make sure they have the support they need to build sustainable, 21st-century communities. Thanks to this collaboration and projects like the one we're celebrating today, Canada will remain among the best places in the world to live, work and raise a family."
- Gudie Hutchings Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Once complete, the project will reduce health risks associated with asbestos and improve the reliability of Deer Lake's firefighting services. It will also support sustainability by making the water distribution system more efficient and reducing operation and maintenance costs.
The Government of Canada is contributing up to $1.07 million to this project, representing one-third of the estimated $3.2 million total eligible project cost. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will provide $1.65 million, and the remainder will be covered by the Town of Deer Lake.
For more information on Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada's new $120-billion infrastructure plan: www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/index-eng.html 
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Federal infrastructure investments in Newfoundland and Labrador: www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html .
New Building Canada Fund - National and Regional Projects: www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/nrp-pnr-prog-eng.html
New Building Canada Plan: www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/nbcp-npcc-eng.html .
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government and the Government of Canada has announced $2.7 million in combined funding for critical water and storm infrastructure upgrades in the Town of Deer Lake.
- The Government of Canada is contributing up to $1.07 million to this project. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will provide $1.65 million, and the remainder will be covered by the Town of Deer Lake.
- Work involves replacing asbestos pipes with new sanitary and storm collection, and water distribution lines along 1.5 kilometres of First, Second and Third Streets.
- For more information on Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada's new $120-billion infrastructure plan: www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/index-eng.html .
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Media contacts:
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Michelle Cannizzarro Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca |
Brook Simpson Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities 613-219-0149 Brook.Simpson@canada.ca |
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Infrastructure Canada 613-960-9251 Toll free: 1-877-250-7154 media@infc.gc.ca |
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