Municipal Affairs
August 30, 2013
Providing basic services such as roads and water and sewer is a key priority
for the Provincial Government to ensure the sustainability and viability of
municipalities. As a result, $610,000 is being invested for water services
and road work, cost-shared with the communities of Arnold’s Cove, Chance
Cove and Swift Current.
“It is vital that we continue to work to modernize our basic infrastructure
in order to provide towns with the services they require to live safely and
comfortably,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal
Affairs. “This investment of $610,000 will go a long way towards building
stronger communities in the Bellevue area, and demonstrates the commitment
of the Provincial Government to rural Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Funding for these projects is cost-shared, with the Provincial Government
providing 90 per cent and the communities of Arnold’s Cove, Chance Cove and
Swift Current covering the remaining 10 per cent respectively.
“I am pleased to see this important investment by the Provincial Government
in these critical projects for the Bellevue area,” said Calvin Peach, MHA
for Bellevue. “This investment shows our continued support for the viability
of municipalities, and demonstrates foresight from local councils in all
three communities.”
Funding of $305,000 will be provided to the Town of Arnold’s Cove for road
upgrades and the replacement of an aging water line. The Town of Chance Cove
is receiving $185,000 for a new well to increase water capacity. In Swift
Current, $120,000 is being provided for upgrades to the well system in the
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 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 |
2013 08 30 11:30 a.m.