Major water infrastructure work in East Broughton
News Release
East Broughton, November 7, 2016
The community of East Broughton is enjoying the benefits of new water infrastructure thanks to joint funding by the governments of Canada and Quebec. These enhancements will help improve the quality of life of residents and promote sustainable development and prosperity for the municipality.
The Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, Joël Lightbound, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Electrification of Transportation and Member of the National Assembly for Lotbinière-Frontenac, Laurent Lessard, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Use, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montreal Region, Martin Coiteux, marked the completion of the first stage of work by announcing $1,165,700 in joint funding for the municipality of East Broughton for this project.
The project entailed the replacement water supply, wastewater and storm drain mains under several streets, among them Avenue Notre Dame, Rue Pelletier and Rue Principale. It also included road repairs and site restoration. The result of the work for East Broughton is nearly 800 metres of renovated mains.
The Governments of Canada and Quebec each provided $582,850 through the Small Communities Fund of the New Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure component.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada recognizes that quality water infrastructure is essential to the ensuring the health of our waterways and our environment. We are committed to working with our regional partners to support sustainable communities through investments that will improve quality of life, contribute to economic growth and support the middle class."
The Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, Joël Lightbound, on behalf of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The Government of Quebec provides municipalities with consistent support to allow them to offer solid modern infrastructure. The completion of this project will enhance public services for East Broughton residents in a tangible, sustainable way, contributing, in the process, to a higher quality of life."
The Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Electrification of Transportation and MNA for Lotbinière-Frontenac, Laurent Lessard, on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Use, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montreal Region, Martin Coiteux
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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 Use,
Minister of Public Safety and
Minister responsible for the Montreal Region
418 691-2050
Mathieu Gaudreault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Sustainable Mobility and Electrification of Transportation, Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region and MNA for Lotbinière-Frontenac
418 643-7295
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Audrey Garon
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Department of Municipal Affairs
and Land Use and
Department of Public Safety
418 691-2015, ext 3230
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