Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure – Stockhouse

NEW-WES-VALLEY, NL, Jan. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador . But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than our personal health; it is having a profound effect on the economy.

That is why governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done.

Strategic investments in safe and modern water and wastewater infrastructure will play a key role in ensuring Eastern Newfoundland residents have access to reliable services to support a healthy community.

Today, Churence Rogers , Member of Parliament for BonavistaBurinTrinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced more than $15.2 million in joint funding for 26 projects to safeguard public health and the environment in communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.

In New-Wes-Valley, the installation of 1800 meters of a waterman extension from Little Northwest Pond to Newtown and Templeman streets will increase resident's access to potable water, and reduce maintenance costs at the town's current sole water source, Carter's Pond.

The Government of Canada is investing more than $6 million , with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador providing over $7.4 million for these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The municipalities are contributing more than $3.3 million in total towards their respective projects.

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"Investing in high-quality water infrastructure is an essential part of building greener and healthier communities. We are proud to invest in better water and wastewater services for these 26 communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador , supporting future community growth and protecting the environment. Canada's infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities."

Churence Rogers , Member of Parliament for BonavistaBurinTrinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"Managing municipal infrastructure is a priority for all communities because lift stations, sewer mains and the ability to manage stormwater is something all residents rely on. Like all infrastructure, they require maintenance. These investments help these communities make sure they can continue to provide these services without any disruptions and provide employment in each of the communities."

The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador

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Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure

Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 26 infrastructure projects in communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador .

The Government of Canada is investing more than $6 million and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $7.4 million to these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The municipalities are contributing more than $3.3 million total toward their respective projects.

Project Information:

Location

Project Name

Project Details

Federal Funding

Provincial Funding

Municipal Funding

Arnold's Cove, Municipality of

Water and Sewer Upgrading - Merasheen Crescent - Phase 2

Work includes replacing 250m of watermain, installing new fire hydrants, replacing 250m of sewer main, and 250m of storm sewer, and improvements to roads, sidewalks and drains. Residents will benefit from increased access to potable water, while the Town's improves its capacity to manage wastewater and stormwater.

$306,510

$383,138

$155,352

Bonavista

Lift Station Upgrades - Bonavista

Upgrades to the lift station. This will increase the Town's capacity to treat and manage wastewater and stormwater.

$272,050

$272,050

$205,899

Centreville- Wareham- Trinity

Lift Station Upgrades - Silver Island Point

Rehabilitation of one lift station located in Wareham (Silver Point). This project will increase the town's capacity to manage wastewater, better serving the surrounding community.

$66,142

$82,677

$33,523

Clarenville

Random Crescent Road and Water/Sewer Upgrades

Rehabilitation to the water main, sewer main and road on Random Crescent Road, increasing access to potable water and the community's capacity to manage wastewater and stormwater, while also improving road infrastructure.

$371,185

$371,185

$280,928

Eastport

Main Street Water and Sewer Phase II

Upgrades to the water distribution and sanitary sewage systems. This will increase the reliability of the water system and fire protection measures.

$236,756

$295,946

$119,998

Fortune

Dixon Femme Water and Sewer Upgrades

Project work includes replacing 104m of sanitary sewer line, 212m of water main line, the replacement of eight sewer services and 11 water services, as well as repaving roads. This project will increase the town's capacity to manage wastewater, and provide residents with reliable potable water.

$205,195

$256,494

$104,002

Gambo

Gambo WWTP Upgrades and Outfall Extensions

Upgrades and extensions to the Middle Brook Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will extend the service life of the plant and increase the town's capacity to treat and manage wastewater.

$240,370

$300,462

$121,830

Garnish

Pardy's Point Water and Sewer Upgrades

Upgrading the current sanitary sewer and water services for Pardy's Point. This will eliminate water loss and provide better sewer and water services. Access to potable water will also be improved.

$278,186

$347,732

$140,996

George's Brook-Milton

Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Installation of a new pump control system in the George's Brook Pumphouse will make the system more energy efficient and reliable.

$419,061

$523,826

$212,397

Greenspond

Chlorination System Replacement

Replacement of the existing chlorination system. This will improve the quality of drinking water in the town and will increase access to potable water.

$79,424

$99,280

$40,256

Happy Adventure

Watermain Replacement and Septic Tank Installation

Replacing the main waterline and installing a septic holding tank. This will provide residents with safe, clean drinking water and increase the town's capacity to treat and manage wastewater.

$207,124

$258,905

$104,979

Hare Bay

Replace Water Services

Replacement of outdated service pipes with new infrastructure, benefiting the community by increasing access to potable water.

$301,249

$376,562

$152,686

Heart's Content, Municipality of

Sewage Pumping Station Upgrading

Upgrading the lift station, including mechanical and electrical equipment. The project will provide better waste water services to town residents.

$67,251

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