Backgrounder: Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in healthier communities with recreation and water infrastructure
Backgrounder
Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support nine infrastructure projects in the Bay St. George region.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.5 million in these projects through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) and the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $1.2 million, while the municipalities and communities are contributing more than $1 million.
Project Information:
Project Name |
Fund |
Location |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal/Other Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Improvements to the Skating Rink in Robinsons |
CCRIS |
Bay of St. George South |
Upgrades to the existing outdoor skating rink and associated infrastructure. The project aims to provide a better recreational facility for the region. |
$42,653 |
$42,640 |
$55,783 |
Improvements to Community Playground (McKay's) |
CCRIS |
Bay St. George South |
Upgrades to an existing community playground to provide better recreational facility for youth. |
$16,663 |
$16,658 |
$21,792 |
Calm Waters Mi'kmaq Park Development Phase 2 |
CCRIS |
Flat Bay |
Completion of existing developments to the pond area in Flat Bay Band Inc. The project will result in a safer and better-utilized area for the community and the Flat Bay Band. St. George's is an area of rich Mi'kmaq history, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about Mi'kmaq heritage and the First Nations of Newfoundland and Labrador. |
$342,928 |
$0 |
$146,209* |
Re-establish Community Well and Construct New Pumphouse |
GIS |
Flat Bay East, Local Service District of |
Replacement of an existing water supply in the Local Service District of Flat Bay East. A new well will be drilled and a modern pumphouse built. This will result in reliable potable water to area residents while reducing yearly operation costs by decommissioning and replacing the outdated pumphouse. |
$85,053 |
$106,316 |
$43,108 |
Lady Diana Crescent Water and Sewer Replacement |
GIS |
Massey Drive |
The replacement of the water and sewer system on Lady Diana Crescent will include the installation of a potable water and a sanitary sewer system (approximately 210 metres in length). The project will provide a working water and sewer system for 21 homes and ensure proper storm water drainage to protect newly constructed system. |
$319,957 |
$399,947 |
$162,168 |
Recreation Facilities Upgrades |
CCRIS |
Pasadena |
Upgrades to a recreational facility will include construction of an outdoor splash pad near Pasadena Place along with all required rehabilitation work. |
$160,240 |
$160,191 |
$209,569 |
Tipping Drive Waterline |
GIS |
Pasadena |
Installation of a new waterline will provide services to 19 properties to access cleaner drinking water. |
$326,461 |
$326,461 |
$247,079 |
Dam - Blue Gulch Pond |
GIS |
Pasadena |
Installation of a new dam and water intake to improve the quality of drinking water for residents. |
$140,741 |
$140,741 |
$106,518 |
New Drilled Well |
GIS |
St. George's |
Upgrades to the Town of St. George's water system. This involves drilling of a new well, connecting to the existing water system. This will provide reliable and safe drinking water for the Town residents. The project will ensure the Town of St. George's has enough drinking water supply to meet the needs of the Town. |
$79,375 |
$99,219 |
$40,231 |