Municipal Affairs
August 8, 2013
The Provincial Government is committed to the maintenance of good local infrastructure in towns and communities across the province. As a result of this, $375,000 is being invested for water and sewer upgrades in the Town of Grand Bank. The announcement was made August 7 in the town by the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs, together with the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and MHA for Grand Bank, and Darrell LaFosse, Mayor of Grand Bank.
“Investment in infrastructure is a top priority for the Provincial Government, and we have committed over $650 million in the last five years for projects, particularly in rural parts of the province” said Minister O’Brien. “Through this $375,000 commitment, we will work with the Town of Grand Bank to complete some much needed wastewater upgrades which will provide better services to residents and families in the community.”
The project will see water and sewer piping upgrades on Pleasant Street to replace aging infrastructure. The curb and gutter will also be replaced and new asphalt will be laid.
“This is an important announcement for the Town of Grand Bank, and I thank council for their funding of this project along with the Provincial Government,” said Minister King. “This project demonstrates government’s commitment to invest in infrastructure development, and will benefit residents in the area for many years.”
Funding for this project is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent and the Town of Grand Bank covering the remaining 10 ten per cent.
“I am so pleased to see the Provincial Government partnering with our town on this important project,” said Mayor LaFosse. “Our council is committed to continuous improvement of services for the residents of Grand Bank, and this funding will allow us to grow and develop improved services for our community.”
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future includes funding for the second year of a $130 million municipal capital works program. This investment is funding important infrastructure projects for towns and cities, and is delivering better services for families in areas such as water and wastewater, recreation, road repair, and fire services, across the province.
Media contacts:
| Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
Corey T. Parsons Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Darin King MHA for Grand Bank 709-832-2531 coreyparsons@gov.nl.ca |
| Darrell LaFosse Mayor of Grand Bank 709-832-1600 townofgrandbank@townofgrandbank.net |
2013 08 08 9:55 a.m.