DIGBY, NS, Aug. 20, 2019 /CNW/ - Investing in local water and wastewater infrastructure is essential to ensuring Canadian families have access to modern, reliable services that will improve their quality of life, protect the environment, and position communities for growth.
Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; his Worship Ben Cleveland, Mayor of Digby; and Timothy Habinski, Warden for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis, today announced funding for upgrades to an Annapolis watermain and the wastewater treatment facility in Digby.
The project includes replacing the watermain on Hillside Drive in the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. Upgrades to the Town of Digby's wastewater treatment facility will include new pumps, new electrical components and communications devices, as well as the replacement of two lift stations.
The Government of Canada is investing $429,950 in these projects through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream and the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Province of Nova Scotia is contributing $358,256 to these projects, the Town of Digby and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis are contributing the remainder of costs.
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"Ensuring that communities across Canada have modern infrastructure is essential to building a healthy, sustainable future. These investments are critical to building strong communities in Nova Scotia that can reach their full potential."
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development
"Modern and efficient wastewater services are crucial to ensuring the well-being of our families and our environment. Investing in green infrastructure is an essential part of building livable, modern communities that will help protect the environment and keep Nova Scotians healthy for years to come."
Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova
"Through these projects, the residents on Hillside Drive in Annapolis County will have increased access to high-quality drinking water and residents in Digby will have more reliable wastewater services. As we are all aware, strong municipal infrastructure is the foundation for building healthy, viable communities. With these investments we are also investing in the sustainability and growth of these communities."
The Honourable Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
"The Town of Digby, over the past 10 years has made significant improvements to its waste water management systems and with this announcement of financial support from the Government of Canada we will be able to improve the quality of the water being discharged into the Annapolis Basin, which will both improve the environment and protect jobs of the Fishers in the region."
Ben Cleveland, Mayor of Digby
"The Municipality of the County of Annapolis is grateful for the support of the Federal Government for this important project. The residents of Hillside Drive in Lequille have grappled for years with inadequate water supply, and as water tables continue to shift in the face of a changing climate it was imperative that a stable solution be put in place. We are glad to be able to take decisive action on behalf of our residents, in partnership with the Government of Canada."
Timothy Habinski, Warden for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis
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Upgrades to water and wastewater systems will ensure clean water and a better environment for residents of Annapolis and Digby
Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in the municipalities of Digby and Annapolis, Nova Scotia.
The Government of Canada is investing over $429,950 in these projects through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNIS) and the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure plan. The Government of Nova Scotia is contributing $358,256. The Town of Digby is contributing $214,263 and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis is contributing $105,406.
Project Information:
Project Name | Fund | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Municipal Funding |
Wastewater System Upgrades ? Town of Digby | RNIS | Upgrades to the Digby wastewater system to increase station capacity to treat and manage wastewater and storm water. | $271,860 | $226,527 | $214,263 |
Water Distribution System Upgrades: Hillside Drive ? Municipality of the County of Annapolis | GIS | Replacement of watermain on Hillside Drive. The installation of 440 metres of water line to maintain clean and reliable water quality. | $158,090 | $131,728 | $105,406 |
Associated links
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map
Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/ns-eng.html
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan:
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Rural Opportunity, National Prosperity: An Economic Development Strategy for Rural Canada:
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/rural/strat-eng.html
Atlantic Growth Strategy:
http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/ags-sca/Eng/atlantic-growth.html
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