October 21, 2004 Fredericton, New Brunswick Six New Brunswick communities will receive additional dollars added to their previously announced Canada-New Brunswick Infrastructure Program investments. The extra contribution totals more than $700,000. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and the Minister of the Environment and Local Government Brenda Fowlie. "Since October 2000 the Canada-New Brunswick Infrastructure Program has invested more than $153 million into municipal infrastructure throughout this province. Thanks to these important infrastructure investments many New Brunswickers now have access to greater water capacity, safer drinking water, connection to sewage and wastewater services, improved municipal fire protection, a higher level of environmental protection, needed recreational facilities and much, much more," said Minister Scott. "Today's additional investment will ensure that these six important green projects will have the necessary dollars to be completed. "The Government of New Brunswick recognizes the necessity of developing and maintaining adequate infrastructure in both large and small communities," said Fowlie. "Projects that protect our people and our environment such as water and wastewater system upgrades, are very important and we are committed to bettering our quality of life by improving this type of municipal infrastructure." 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. Municipalities partnering in project amendments announced today were McAdam, St. Stephen, Blacks Harbour, St. George, Sussex Corner, and Caraquet. EDITOR'S NOTE: A list of projects is attached. List of projects: McAdam amendment $93,000 The project involves the development of a new village water supply, connection of that supply into the village water system and extension of the system to parts of the village currently not serviced by the municipal system. St. Stephen amendment $400,000 The project involves the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant to replace the two existing plants. Blacks Harbour amendment $75,000 The project involves the upgrading of the municipal wastewater treatment facility including the construction of an additional lagoon, construction of a control building, new sewer lines and fencing. St. George amendment $46,239 The project involves upgrading the St. George wastewater treatment facility including the construction of a second aerated lagoon. Sussex Corner amendment $100,000 The project involves the development of a third well source, construction of a well house and plugging drain holes in existing hydrants. Caraquet amendment $70,000 The project involves the replacement of the waterline running under the Rivière Petite Caraquet. - 30 - Ron Crozier Office of Minister for ACOA 902-888-4150 Paul LeBlanc Senior Communications Officer ACOA NB 506-452-3310 Jean-François Pelletier Communications Officer Environment and Local Government 506-453-6703
