Backgrounder : The Governments of Canada and Quebec are supporting three projects to improve water and sewage systems in the Gaspésie

Backgrounder

Investment of almost $12.6 million

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund

The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $12,590,107 in three water and wastewater projects to ensure Gaspésie residents have access to clean reliable water sources. Funding for these projects was made possible by the signing of a bilateral agreement on July 5, 2016.  

The Government of Canada is contributing $7,584,402, representing 50% of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $5,005,705. The municipalities will provide the remaining funding.

List of new projects

Location

Project Name

Federal Funding

Provincial Funding

Anticipated Start Date

Bonaventure

Renewal of water pipes

$590,136

$389,489

May 29, 2017

Bonaventure

Water reservoir – Louisbourg Avenue

$3,166,326

$2,089,776

May 22, 2017

Gaspé

Drinking water upgrade –Gaspé-Centre

$3,827,940

$2,526,440

May 29, 2017

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2017-04-28