NLIS 4
February 22, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
 

Approximately $3.6 million offered to Gander for Multi-Year Capital Works Agreement

Jack Byrne, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, and Kevin O�Brien, MHA for the District of Gander, announced today that approximately $3.6 million has been offered to the Town of Gander under the Multi-Year Capital Works Agreement.

"I am very pleased that we are able to offer this funding to the Town of Gander," said Minister Byrne. "It is important to me and this government that our municipalities remain strong and viable. One of the key areas in which we can achieve this is through commitments to municipal infrastructure."

MHA Kevin O�Brien said: "Today�s announcement is great news for the residents of Gander. I have worked very hard for infrastructure needs within my district and I am pleased that the provincial government has identified this funding for this much needed work."

"We have committed much of this funding towards roads, water, sewer and a new fire pumper truck," said Claude Elliott, Mayor of Gander. "This three-year agreement allows us to prioritize our infrastructure needs while still providing the best possible service to our residents."

The provincial government has committed $85 million under the 2005-08 Multi-Year Capital Works Program. This program is cost-shared on a 50/50 basis between provincial and larger municipal governments.

In total, combined with the Municipal Capital Works Program and the Canada-Newfoundland Infrastructure Program, governments have committed $140 million for municipal infrastructure. It is estimated that these programs will create approximately 90,000 person weeks of employment throughout the province.

Media contact:
Vanessa Colman-Sadd, Communications, Municipal and Provincial Affairs, (709) 729-1983, 682-6593
Kevin O�Brien, MHA, (709) 729-0739
Claude Elliott, Mayor, Town of Gander, (709) 651-2930

2005 02 22                 1:10 p.m.


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