Backgrounder: Residents in Avalon communities to benefit from improved access to water and wastewater services
Backgrounder
Residents in Avalon communities to benefit from improved access to water and wastewater services
Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support seven water and wastewater infrastructure projects on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.9 million, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $2.3 million towards these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The municipalities are contributing more than $1 million total toward their respective projects.
Project Information:
Location |
Project Name |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal Funding |
Branch, Municipality of |
Water Line Upgrade – Main Road West and North - Branch |
The installation of 1410m of water main and 36 service connections on Main Road West, as well as 1205m of water main and 22 service connections on Main Road North. Additionally, 276m of water line and 21 service connections will be installed on Hill Road. The project will increase access to potable water and improve water services for dozens of residents. |
$232,619 |
$290,773
|
$117,901
|
Colliers, Municipality of |
Bedlam Pond Water Supply System
|
Rehabilitating the water supply system by installing 700m of watermain. The project will provide effective and efficient water supply for town residents. |
$172,470 |
$215,587 |
$87,415 |
Ferryland, Municipality of |
Merrymeeting Road Water and Sewer Installation |
Providing more homes with water services by installing 350m of sanitary sewer pipe, 200m of storm sewer pipe, catch basins, manholes, and valve chambers, as well as 350m of water line. Work also includes upgrading 350m of road. Residents will benefit from increased access to potable water, and an improved road network. |
$255,054 |
$318,818 |
$129,272 |
Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, Municipality of |
Ridge Road Water System Upgrade
|
Upgrading water infrastructure on the Ridge Road, including the installation of approximately 405m of watermain, 75m of service-line, three fire hydrants, and seven water valves. The project will provide potable water and increased fire protection to residents on Ridge Road and Murphy’s Lane. |
$97,752 |
$122,190 |
$49,545 |
Holyrood, Municipality of |
Water Supply Upgrade |
Work includes the installation of a 500,000 gallon water storage tank, control system and water mains. The project will provide reliable and continuous potable water to residents. |
$581,814 |
$727,267 |
$294,888 |
Placentia, Municipality of |
Blivet Treatment Plant |
Adding a lift station and new sewage treatment unit, including 50m of sewage main pipe and 10m of forcemain. The project will increase the efficiency of the current lift station, and the town’s ability to treat and manage wastewater. |
$287,455 |
$287,455 |
$217,558 |
St. Mary's, Municipality of |
Replacement of Water Tank - St. Mary's |
Project consists of installing a new water tank, and related accessories, ensuring the water system can withstand weather and natural disasters. It will also provide town residents with easily accessible drinking water. |
$333,246 |
$416,557 |
$168,903 |