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Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador municipalities benefit from improved public infrastructure

CAMPBELLTON, NL

, Sept. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern roads, and reliable water and wastewater services that will meet their current and future needs.

Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays?Central?Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Derek Bennett, Member of the House of Assembly for Lewisporte?Twillingate, on behalf of the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and Her Worship Maisie Clark, Mayor of Campbellton, today announced more than $6.6 million in joint support for road, water and wastewater improvements in 13 municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Government of Canada is contributing more than $2.1 million through the Small Communities Fund. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $3.4 million. The municipalities involved will collectively provide more than $900,000 to these projects.

Thanks to this support, families and businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from safer roads to help connect communities and support tourism and expanded economic opportunities for local businesses. As well, the investments in modern, reliable water and wastewater systems will improve water quality, reduce blockages and repair costs, and extend services to additional homes and businesses. These upgrades will safeguard the health and well-being of residents, better protect local waterways and preserve regional ecosystems for years to come.

The Town of Bishop's Falls will also receive funding to repave a portion of Riverside Drive from Brown's Turn to Mill Road. The project will improve road quality, and increase traveller safety along that route.

Quotes

"By investing in wastewater infrastructure and road improvements, the Government of Canada is supporting Canada's ongoing transition to a clean, sustainable growth economy and creating well-paying middle class jobs. The improvements to public infrastructure across our region will help ensure that residents enjoy safer roads, and modern and reliable wastewater treatment services that are also protecting the local environment."

Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays?Central?Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"The Provincial Government is committed to providing quality and sustainable infrastructure for residents. We continue to work with our federal and municipal partners to prioritize safe and clean drinking water and to build quality roads and strong communities."

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment for Newfoundland and Labrador

"The Town of Campbellton is pleased to be working with the federal and provincial governments to improve our community's infrastructure and provide clean drinking water for our residents."

Her Worship Maisie Clark, Mayor of Campbellton

Quick facts

• The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
• $26.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
• These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a 2-year federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas:
• Skilled workforce/Immigration;
• Innovation;
• Clean growth and climate change;
• Trade and investment;
• Infrastructure.

Backgrounder

Residents Newfoundland and Labrador to benefit from improved public infrastructure

Joint federal-provincial-municipal funding through the federal Small Communities Fund will support 16 infrastructure projects across Newfoundland and Labrador.  

The Government of Canada is contributing more than $2.1 million towards these projects. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing over $3.4 million. The municipalities involved will collectively provide more than $900,000 towards these projects.

Project Information:

 

 

Associated links

Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Investing in Canada Plan Project Map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map

Federal infrastructure investments in Newfoundland and Labrador: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/nl-eng.html

Atlantic Growth Strategy: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/ags-sca/Eng/atlantic-growth.html

Twitter: @INFC_eng 
Web: Infrastructure Canada

 

SOURCE Infrastructure Canada

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