January 20, 2005 Guysborough, Nova Scotia Residents of Tickle Road and Hazel Hill, District of Guysborough will soon enjoy safer drinking water, thanks to a project announced today through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program. The District of Guysborough is partnering with the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia to provide for the design and construction of a new watermain from the Hazel Hill water distribution system to the existing system in the Tickle area. The project will also include a new pressure tank for the Hazel Hill water system that will improve water pressures for the Tickle area. The new waterline will also complete the connection between the Hazel Hill, Tickle and Canso water systems. The total cost of the project is $293,511. "Nova Scotians want to live in healthy, safe, communities they can be proud of," said Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton Canso, on behalf of Honourable Joseph McGuire, Minister of ACOA. "Through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program, the Government of Canada is working with Nova Scotians to build strong communities and improve our quality of life by investing in the kinds of infrastructure projects such as the one we are announcing today." Designed to invest in the infrastructure needs of Nova Scotia communities, the program's priorities include supporting long-term economic growth, community infrastructure improvements and environmental enhancements, and building 21st century infrastructure. "This announcement is great news for our community," said Ronnie Chisholm, MLA for Guysborough-Sheet Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Barry Barnet, Minister of Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. "This is another example of how governments, working in partnership, help make projects like this one a reality." Mr. Cuzner and Mr. Chisholm announced their total joint federal-provincial investment of $195,674 today. The Municipality of the District of Guysborough will fund the balance of the project costs bringing the project total to $293,511. "This investment will have a great impact on the well-being of our community and will help ensure that residents receive a more reliable supply and quality of drinking water," said Lloyd Hines, Warden of the District of Guysborough. "This Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program is a unique vehicle that successfully allows governments to work together to achieve a common goal - to make Nova Scotia communities the best they can be." To date, more than $194 million has been invested in 130 projects, across the province, through the program, and more announcements are expected as projects undergo environmental assessment and final approval. The program is administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation is a member of the management committee. The Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities is represented on the Program's management committee. - 30 - For further information contact: Valérie Poulin Director of Communications Office of the Honourable Joseph McGuire Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 613-941-7241 David Harrigan Media Relations Officer Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 902-426-4238 Deborah Bayer Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Secretariat 902-424-0112 Lloyd Hines Warden, Municipality of the District of Guysborough 902-533-3705
