October 27, 2004 Fredericton, New Brunswick News came today that five New Brunswick communities will receive additional funding towards their previously announced Canada-New Brunswick Infrastructure Program investments. The most recent allocation totals more than $900,000. Making the announcement today was Madawaska-Restigouche MP, Jean-Claude D'Amours, and Environment and Local Government Minister Brenda Fowlie. Municipalities partnering in project amendments announced today were Dalhousie, Kedgwick, Baker Brook, Saint-François and Saint-Léonard. "The Government of Canada plays a major role as enabler and catalyst to strengthen partnerships required to deliver a 21st century Infrastructure Program agenda as its first priority," said D'Amours. "Today's announcement will result in the completion of important municipal infrastructure projects in this region. These essential upgrades will benefit residents of Madawaska-Restigouche for years to come." "Safe drinking water and green municipal infrastructure is important for the health and safety of New Brunswickers, and is a key priority of the Province of New Brunswick," said Fowlie. "This partnership between all levels of government will help to build a better climate for economic growth and improved quality of life for New Brunswickers." Today's announcement brings the total approved infrastructure projects in New Brunswick to 85. In New Brunswick, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is responsible federally for the implementation of the Canada-New Brunswick Infrastructure Program, while the Department of the Environment and Local Government, in conjunction with the Regional Development Corporation, are the provincial jurisdictions responsible for the implementation of the agreement. Each of the three funding partners will contribute one third of the eligible costs of the projects. More information on the Canada - New Brunswick Infrastructure Program is available online at: Infrastructure Canada: http://www.infrastructurecanada.gc.ca; Canada-New Brunswick Infrastructure Program, http://www.gnb.ca/elg-egl/0376/0001/index-f.html. EDITOR'S NOTE: A list of projects is attached. List of projects: Dalhousie amendment $140,181 The project involves the construction of a new 600,000 gallon steel water tank. Kedgwick amendment $96,680 The project involves the upgrade of water and sewer infrastructure on St. Jean Baptiste Street. Baker Brook amendment $117,829 The project involves the development of a new water source for the municipality including a new water line, remote control system and rehabilitation of the existing infiltration gallery. Saint-François amendment $400,000 The project involves the construction of a new well, installation of a watermain and main line to connect the new well into the village system as well as improvements to the wastewater treatment process through decommissioning of an existing wastewater treatment pond and improvements to an existing stabilization pond. Saint-Léonard amendment $200,000 The project involves the looping of watermains to reduce dead ends, replacement of water and sewer mains, creation of a new reservoir and upgrading the treatment lagoon. The amendment was required to allow for the cost of a U/V treatment system. - 30 - Ron Crozier Office of Minister for ACOA 902-888-4150 Paul LeBlanc Senior Communications Officer ACOA NB 506-452-3310 Jean-Francois Pelletier Communications officer Environment and Local Government 506-453-6703
