Municipal Affairs
August 14, 2013
The Provincial Government will upgrade infrastructure in the District of Cape St. Francis through $800,000 in funding cost-shared with the towns of Pouch Cove and Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs, made the announcement during an event today, together with Kevin Parsons, MHA for Cape St. Francis, and town officials.
“It is important for the Provincial Government to assist with funding for upgrades to existing infrastructure,” said Minister O’Brien. “Work to resurface roadways and replace culverts is a key priority area in many parts of the province, and this $800,000 investment demonstrates our commitment in this area, to the residents of Cape St. Francis.”
Funding for these projects is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the towns of Pouch Cove and Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove covering the remaining 10 per cent.
“The upgrading of these roads and culverts is very important to the people in the area,” said MHA Parsons. “This is another example of the Provincial Government’s commitment to ensuring that proper infrastructure is in place, and I commend both town councils for their efforts on both projects to date.”
In Pouch Cove, $400,000 is being invested in the paving and upgrading of six local roads.
“I am pleased that the government is investing in this important infrastructure for the people of Pouch Cove,” said Sarah Patten, Mayor of Pouch Cove. “As the town continues to expand it is important that we are able to provide good quality roads to continue to attract people to the area.”
In Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, $420,000 is being invested to replace six culverts in the town.
“This is a sound investment which will provide relief for residents of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove,” said John Kennedy, Mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. “As we have been experiencing more occurrences of flooding across the province it is important that we act now in order to protect residents and their property.”
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 waste water, recreation, road repair, and fire services, across the province.
Media contacts:
| Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal Affairs 709-729-1983, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551, 699-2402 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
John Kennedy Mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove 709-726-7930 office@lbmcoc.ca |
Sarah Patten Mayor of Pouch Cove 709-335-2848 pouchcove@nf.aibn.com |
2013 08 14 10:10 a.m.