Halifax residents to benefit from upgraded water and sewer systems
News release
Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 19, 2019— Investing in local water and wastewater infrastructure is essential to ensuring Canadian families have access to modern reliable services that will improve their quality of life, protect the environment, and position communities for growth.
Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development; and Brendan Maguire, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Halifax Atlantic, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, today announced support to extend municipal water and sewer services to more Halifax residents.
This project involves installing 1,500 metres of watermain and 2,200 metres of sanitary sewer to bring municipal water services to residents in the community of Herring Cove. This project will ensure residents who were not served by municipal water infrastructure will have access to high quality drinking water, and an efficient reliable sewer system for generations to come, adapting to the needs of a growing population.
The Government of Canada is investing over $3.1 million in this project through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government of Nova Scotia is contributing $2.6 million, with the Halifax Regional Municipality providing the remainder of project costs.
Quotes
“Investing in high-quality water and wastewater infrastructure is an essential part of building healthy, livable communities. Our partnership with Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality means that residents in Herring Cove will now benefit from efficient water and wastewater services that better serve their community, while supporting future growth and protecting the environment.”
Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development
“I am pleased to announce this significant investment in the community of Herring Cove. Through this expansion project, more residents in this area will have access to municipal water and wastewater services. As we are all aware, strong municipal infrastructure is the foundation for building strong, liveable communities. By investing in this area, we are also investing in this community’s sustainability and growth.”
Brendan Maguire, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Halifax Atlantic, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
“Our citizens place great value on clean and efficient water systems, and investments like this make a big difference in the lives of our residents. I want to thank our partners at the federal and provincial government for their contribution to a project that will ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable water systems for years to come.”
His Worship, Mike Savage, Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality
Quick facts
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Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing 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 is supporting green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion 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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Contacts
Emilie Simard
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
613-864-7690
emilie.simard3@canada.ca
Krista Higdon
Communications Advisor
Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
902-220-6619
Krista.Higdon@novascotia.ca
Brynn Langille
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Regional Municipality
902.490.3912
langilb@halifax.ca
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