VILLAGE OF CANNING, NS, Dec. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings?Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings, and Angela Cruickshank, Commission Chair for the Village of Canning, announced more than $10.5 million joint funding for two wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects.
The first project will support wastewater treatment and collection system upgrades in the Municipality of the County of Kings, where the wastewater treatment facility will be improved to increase capacity and accommodate future growth. The collection system upgrades include the replacement of four lift stations, the construction of a new lift station and a 1.35 km gravity sewer infrastructure extension. The project will increase the overall efficiency of the system and support new higher density housing development.
The second project will provide residents of Canning with a more reliable water and wastewater system by replacing over 1200 metres of water distribution main lines, over 1300 metres of sanitary sewer lines, and more than 800 metres of storm sewer lines. Funding also includes the reinstatement of roadways and sidewalks. This investment will maintain the system's efficiency and ensure the Village of Canning remains an attractive place to live.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
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"Our government is pleased to partner with provincial and municipal partners to invest in rural communities across Nova Scotia. Clean drinking water and more efficient water distribution, as well as safe and modern wastewater infrastructure, are vital to the success of the province's local development, while also creating good jobs and economic growth in the communities."
Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings?Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
"Reliable infrastructure is the foundation for building strong, sustainable communities. We are pleased to fund these projects that will upgrade the water distribution and wastewater collection systems to ensure it is reliable and safe. With these investments we are also investing in the sustainability and growth of these communities."
The Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
"Our Municipality is appreciative of the strong partnerships forged with the provincial and federal government. Without their participation, we would not be advancing these essential infrastructure upgrades."
His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings
"With the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding in place, the Chapel Road Water Project is on track for a spring start. The Canning Village Commission is very pleased with the level of intergovernmental cooperation resulting in the proactive and methodic strengthening of this core service."
Angela Cruickshank, Commission Chair, Village of Canning
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Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Canada - Infrastructure in Nova Scotia
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
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