Building Stronger Communities for Families

Steady Brook Benefits From $391,000 Investment in Water Project

Ensuring clean and safe drinking water is a high priority for the Provincial Government, and $391,000 has been committed for a water project cost-shared with the Town of Steady Brook. The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement today.

“We have a number of key priorities for municipal capital works funding, and water improvement is certainly one of these areas. This investment of $391,000 will bring great benefits to the residents of Steady Brook as it will secure better drinking water for the community into the future.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

In Steady Brook, $391,000 is being committed to develop a number of wells in the community which will serve as an alternate water supply and back up the current surface water supply.

“I am pleased to see this investment in such an important project for the Town of Steady Brook. This demonstrates the commitment of council to building lasting infrastructure and building a strong community for children and families.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and MHA for Humber East

Since 2008 Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs has committed over $50 million for 72 drinking water projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. The total investment in these projects including municipal and federal funding is over $114 million.

“This is a great day for the Town of Steady Brook. This funding will allow us to put in place a reliable alternate water source for our residents, and I would like to thank the Provincial Government for providing this critical funding.”
- Mary Diamond, Deputy Mayor of Steady Brook

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 $391,000 in a water project in the Town of Steady Brook.
• The project is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of funding and the Town of Steady Brook providing the remaining 10 per cent.
• Since 2006, over $426 million has been committed to upgrade municipal infrastructure in towns of less than 11,000 people.

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