Making Responsible Investments for Communities

$243,000 Invested in Capital Works Projects in District of St. Barbe

The Provincial Government is committed to providing clean and safe drinking water for residents. Recognizing this $243,000 will be invested to fund water-related projects, cost-shared with the communities of Hawke’s Bay, Port au Choix and Port Saunders.

“Providing clean and safe drinking water for residents is a priority for our capital works infrastructure investments. This $243,000 investment will improve water systems in three communities, and will make them better places to live for families and children. We have clearly demonstrated our commitment and in the last year alone $31 million has been invested in drinking water-related projects including new facilities and upgrading of water treatment infrastructure, distribution systems and feasibility studies.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

In Hawke’s Bay, $25,000 will fund a structural assessment of the town’s water storage reservoir. For Port au Choix, $168,000 is being committed to fund repairs to the existing water storage reservoir. In Port Saunders, $50,000 will fund a study to investigate options to address water quantity and low pressure issues in the town.
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.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

QUICK FACTS

• The Provincial Government is investing $243,000 in capital works projects in Hawke’s Bay, Port au Choix and Port Saunders.
• These projects are cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of funding and the communities of Hawke’s Bay, Port au Choix and Port Saunders providing the remaining 10 per cent.
• Since 2008, the Provincial Government has committed over $50 million for 72 water treatment projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Media contact:
Hugh Donnan
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
709-729-1983, 725-6511
hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca 

2013 11 29             11:15 a.m.