ASBESTOS, QC, Dec. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec are safeguarding public health and helping protect the province's waterways by investing in projects to ensure that water and wastewater systems in the province are up to date and efficient, and meet communities' increasing capacity needs. These investments will also help create jobs and grow the economy.
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Karine Vallières, Member of the National Assembly for Richmond, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (Youth Component), today marked the end of construction on an underground wastewater storage reservoir in Asbestos that will contain flooding upstream of the community's treatment plant.
This work was carried out thanks to government funding totalling over $820,000 from the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF). The city also received a contribution of over $31,000 from the Quebec Municipalities Water Infrastructure Program (PRIMEAU) to carry out preliminary project studies.
Two water pipe renewal projects in Asbestos were also funded through the CWWF program.
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"We are committed to investing in local infrastructure that provides communities with modern, reliable water and wastewater services. I am delighted to showcase the end of this work, which will help protect the environment and health and well-being of Asbestos residents. We will continue working closely with our partners to make smart investments in infrastructure that improves the quality of life of all Quebeckers while encouraging the growth of the middle class."
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Thanks to this major investment from the Government of Quebec, Asbestos was able to carry out work to meet its water infrastructure needs and improve its citizens' quality of life. Together, we will help provide our fellow citizens with pleasant and healthy places to live."
Karine Vallières, Member of the National Assembly for Richmond, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (youth), on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security, and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region
"I am very happy about the government investments in these projects, which have allowed our city to renew its infrastructure and provide essential services to the community and its development."
Hugues Grimard, Mayor of Asbestos
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Completion of water-related infrastructure in Asbestos
Investment of nearly 3.5 million
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)
Quebec's Municipal Water Infrastructure Program (PRIMEAU)
Project Name |
Federal Funding (CWWF) |
Provincial Funding (CWWF) |
Provincial Funding - PRIMEAU |
Project status |
Renewal of water pipes (4 road sections totalling 365 meters) |
$441,958 |
$291,692 |
N/A |
Completed |
Waste water treatment lagoon |
$494,619 |
$326,450 |
$31,500 |
Completed |
Renewal of water pipes (12 road sections totalling 874 meters) |
$1,152,918 |
$760,927 |
N/A |
Expected to be completed : Winter 2018 |
Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/about-invest-apropos-eng.html
Smart Cities Challenge: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/cities-villes-eng.html
See how investments in the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) are being used in Quebec and across Canada: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/pt-sp/index-eng.html
The CWWF financial assistance program:
http://www.mamot.gouv.qc.ca/infrastructures/programmes-daide-financiere/fonds-pour-leau-potable-et-le-traitement-des-eaux-usees-fepteu/
Quebec Municipal Water Infrastructure Program:
http://www.mamot.gouv.qc.ca/infrastructures
Quebec's 2017?2027 Infrastructure Plan:
https://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/budget_depenses/17-18/infrastructuresPubliquesQuebec.pdf
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Website: Infrastructure Canada
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
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