Inauguration of new drinking water infrastructure in la Régie Intermunicipale des Eaux Massawippi
News Release
Thanks to provincial and federal investments of almost $8.3 million
December 15, 2015 – North Hatley, Quebec – Infrastructure Canada
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Pablo Rodriguez, on behalf of Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, and Representative of the National Assembly for Orford, Pierre Reid, on behalf of Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Pierre Moreau, participated today in the inauguration of new drinking water infrastructure for the Régie intermunicipale des eaux Massawippi (RIEM) serving the areas of North Hatley and Hatley Township. Mr. Reid used the occasion to announce an additional $318,546 from the Government of Quebec, bringing the total government financial contributions to almost $8.3 million.
The project included constructing a new water treatment plant, repairing Lake Massawippi's water intake and raw water pump station, and installing a treated water reservoir and high pressure pumping system. A water pipeline was also installed to connect the new treatment plant to the existing distribution system as well as a sewer pipeline to conduct discharge from the plant to the sanitary sewer system and a new lift station.
This work required a federal provincial investment of almost $8.3 million. Through the Provincial Territorial Base Fund, federal and provincial government contributions were established at $3,603,013. Both governments also contributed $1,435,315 through the Federal Gas Tax Fund. The Quebec government also contributed $3,225,947 under the Quebec Municipalities Infrastructure Program (PIQM), and the RIEM contributed $3,011,040.
This project has allowed the RIEM to comply with the province's Regulation Respecting the Quality of Drinking Water and other regulatory requirements of the Department of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is proud to have partnered with Quebec to improve water treatment infrastructure in North Hatley and Hatley Township. This project is another example of our government's commitment to equipping Canadian communities with reliable water treatment services and supporting more efficient, sustainable management of public infrastructure."
- Pablo Rodriguez, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"I am proud to be participating today in the inauguration of new drinking water supply, production and distribution infrastructure for the Régie intermunicipale des eaux Massawippi (RIEM) serving Hatley Township and North Hatley. This investment demonstrates our government's commitment to providing residents with high quality community infrastructure. Through these upgrades, the RIEM will now be able to better manage municipal water and guarantee strong, durable infrastructure, a cleaner environment and better public services for citizens."
- Pierre Reid, Member of the National Assembly for Orford, on behalf of Pierre Moreau, Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy
Associated links
To find out more about le Programme d'infrastructures Québec-Municipalités.
To consult the latest Gas Tax Fund Agreement between Canada and Quebec.
For more information on the federal Gas Tax Fund and Quebec's contribution.
Contacts
Press Office
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0947
Catherine Poulin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy
418-691-2050
Nathalie Lecours
Press Secretary
Office of the Member of the National Assembly for Orford
819-847-3911
Audrey Garon
Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy
418-691-2015 (3230)
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free 1-877-250-7154
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