Investing in local infrastructure helps create jobs while improving Canadians' quality of life. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are working together to provide residents and businesses with modern, reliable and sustainable public infrastructure to boost regional development for years to come.

“The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to collaborate with the Government of Canada to assist communities as they pursue key infrastructure improvements. The projects we announced today will greatly benefit residents and make our communities more desirable places to live and work. Through our government’s vision for The Way Forward, we have committed to leveraging federal funding to maximize investments in communities. The announcement today demonstrates what can be accomplished when all levels of government come together to build safe and sustainable communities for the people of the province.”

The Honourable Dwight Ball,
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Our Government has made unprecedented commitments to support public infrastructure across Canada. By working in partnership with every order of government, we will target smart infrastructure investments to produce long term prosperity and strengthen communities. The Government of Canada is proud to invest in these 77 infrastructure projects, which will have a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for years to come.”

Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame,
On behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“Our government is contributing significant provincial funds to invest in infrastructure upgrades in communities. Investments in these important projects contribute to strengthening our province’s infrastructure, providing better access to water, protecting our environment by investing in wastewater infrastructure and advancing regional collaboration and sharing of services. We have been working hard with municipalities, as well as the Government of Canada to secure and leverage funding that will ensure access to high quality infrastructure and services for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”

The Honourable Eddie Joyce,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment

• The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

• The Government of Canada will provide up to $11,913,506 for the 77 projects being announced today through the Small Communities Fund.

• The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador will contribute up to $17,451,414 for these 77 projects.

• The municipalities will contribute the remaining funding for these projects, which have a total eligible cost of $39,224,560.

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Associated Links

• Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017
• Federal infrastructure investments in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Small Communities Fund
• Municipal Capital Works Funding
• Atlantic Growth Strategy

Michelle Cannizzaro
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
brook.simpson@canada.ca

Lynn Robinson
Municipal Affairs and Environment
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

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