Backgrounder: The governments of Canada and Quebec are supporting four projects to improve water and sewage systems in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region
Backgrounder
Investment of more than $10.3 million
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $10,386,810 in four water and wastewater projects to ensure residents of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region 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 $6,257,113, representing 50% of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $4,129,697. The municipality will provide the remaining funding.
List of new projects
Location |
Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Anticipated Start Date |
Girardville |
Modernization of the drinking water treatment plant and wastewater phosphate removal equipment |
$535,520 |
$353,444 |
May 1, 2017 |
Larouche |
Construction of a drinking water main for Lac-du-Camp-Droit and part of Champigny Street |
$481,574 |
$317,839 |
October 3, 2016 |
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon |
Extension of the drinking water main - Sector 2 (2.627 km) |
$240,110 |
$158,473 |
June 5, 2017 |
Saguenay |
Renewal of water pipes |
$4,999,909 |
$3,299,941 |
May 21, 2017 |