Infrastructure work in the municipality of Saint-Justin
News Release
Transfer of a portion of the federal Gas Tax Fund and a contribution from the Government of Quebec
Saint-Justin, September 16, 2016
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Marc H. Plante, Member of the National Assembly for Maskinongé and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montréal region, have announced infrastructure work in the Municipality of Saint Justin.
The following work has been financed by the federal Gas Tax Fund and a contribution from the Government of Quebec:
- replacement of a culvert on Plante Rd.;
- creation of a response plan for the renewal of water mains, sewers and roads;
- relocation of a water main on Duchesnay Rd.
The total estimated cost of this work is $202,343, which will be funded by the federal Gas Tax Fund and a contribution from the Government of Quebec.
Government representatives also noted the total contribution of $661,545 granted to the Municipality of Saint-Justin for infrastructure projects, funded through the federal Gas Tax Fund and a contribution from the Government of Quebec. This amount is broken down as follows:
- Federal government share: $468,374
- Quebec government share: $193,171
Quotes
"The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in infrastructure to create well-paying jobs and support sustained economic growth. The federal Gas Tax Fund is a flexible financing program that allows communities to assign federal funds to priority infrastructure projects. I am pleased to note that the financing provided will enable improvements to clean water systems, wastewater systems and roads, improving the quality of life of residents for years to come."
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The Government of Quebec is proud to invest in infrastructure projects like the ones announced today in Saint-Justin. Renewed water infrastructure will provide water of higher quality, contributing to the well-being of young people, families and residents for years to come. Our support for these projects demonstrates our commitment to tangibly and sustainably improving community infrastructure that is essential to improving the quality of life of our citizens."
Marc H. Plante, Member of the National Assembly for Maskinongé and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montréal region
Associated Links
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Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada's new $120 billion infrastructure plan..
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For further information on the 2014-2018 Gas Tax Fund and Quebec’s Contribution .
Contacts
Sources
Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
brook.simpson@Canada.ca
Marie-Ève Pelletier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Land Occupancy,
Minister of Public Security, and
Minister responsible for the Montréal region
418-691-2050
Guillaume Normandin
Political Assistant
Constituency Office
MNA for Maskinongé
819 228-9722
For information
Caroline St-Pierre
Communications Branch
Department of Municipal Affairs
and Land Occupancy
Department of Public Safety
418-691-2015, ext. 3746
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
infc.media-medias.infc@canada.ca
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