Municipal Affairs
August 2, 2016
Enhancing Safety for Residents
Minister Joyce Announces New Firefighting Vehicles for Three Communities
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, has announced that three new firefighting vehicles have been approved for the communities of Holyrood, Isle aux Morts and Jackson’s Arm. The announcement was made today (Tuesday, August 2) at the Holyrood Municipal Building.
“The purchase of these three new firefighting vehicles will help support fire and emergency services, and ensure that first responders in these communities continue to have the tools necessary to perform their duties safely and effectively. These vehicles are the first to be announced under the 2016 Fire Vehicle Program and I look forward to making further announcements of firefighting equipment in the near future.”
- The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
Through 90/10 cost-share arrangement, with the Provincial Government paying the larger portion of the cost, Holyrood will receive a new pumper rescue truck, while Isle aux Morts and Jackson’s Arm will each receive a new pumper. The vehicles will go to tender soon and are expected to be delivered in the fall of 2017.
Betty Parlsey, MHA for Harbour Main, joined Minister Joyce in making the announcement and welcomed the addition to the Holyrood Volunteer Fire Department.
“Volunteer firefighters provide an important role in my community and I am very pleased they will receive a new fire truck. It is essential that these active volunteers have reliable equipment to perform their duties. Today’s announcement will certainly strengthen fire and emergency response services in the Holyrood area.”
- Betty Parsley, MHA for Harbour Main
Budget 2016 includes approximately $1.5 million for the purchase of new firefighting vehicles.
QUICK FACTS
- The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, has announced that three new firefighting vehicles have been approved for the communities of Holyrood, Isle aux Morts and Jackson’s Arm.
- Funding for the new trucks will be cost-shared on a 90/10 ratio between the Provincial Government and the municipalities, with the province paying the larger share.
- Budget 2016 includes approximately $1.5 million for the purchase of new fire trucks.
- The new trucks will go to tender this year and are anticipated to be delivered in fall 2017.
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Media contacts:
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Bradley Power
Manager of Media Relations Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857, 709-690-1810 bradleypower@gov.nl.ca |
Linda Bourgeois-Fraser
Constituency Assistant to Betty Parsley MHA for Harbour Main 709-229-0160 lindabourgeoisfraser@gov.nl.ca |
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