Three New Brunswick communities benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure
News release
Bathurst, New Brunswick, July 17, 2018—The governments of Canada and New Brunswick are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs.
Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Andrew Harvey, New Brunswick Minister of Environment and Local Government, today announced the completion of three clean water and wastewater projects in New Brunswick. The Government of Canada contributed 50 per cent of project costs—more than $540,000. The provincial government provided 25 per cent—more than $270,000, and the municipalities provided the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, Bathurst residents now benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure along Dumaresque Street, Murray Avenue and Bridge Street. The Town of Beresford replaced its aqueduct and sanitary systems on Maurice Street and Luc Street to provide residents with modern, efficient municipal services. In the Village of Pointe-Verte, the existing stormwater collection system was improved thanks to a new stormwater sewer in the rue du Parc Ouest area.
These upgrades are essential to keeping our waterways clean and our communities healthy and livable.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and New Brunswick for clean water and wastewater.
Quotes
“By investing in water and wastewater infrastructure, the Government of Canada is supporting Canada’s ongoing transition to a clean, sustainable growth economy and creating well-paying middle class jobs. We are proud to support these infrastructure projects that provide efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for New Brunswick residents.”
Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“Infrastructure investments for essential services like clean drinking water and reliable wastewater services contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Your government is getting things done in areas that are a priority for New Brunswickers. These investments will have a lasting positive impact on the quality of life of all residents.”
Andrew Harvey, New Brunswick Minister of Environment and Local Government
Quick facts
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Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, 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.
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$26.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a 2-year federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas:
- Skilled workforce/Immigration;
- Innovation;
- Clean growth and climate change;
- Trade and investment;
- Infrastructure.
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Brook Simpson
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Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
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Anthony Doiron
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