August 9, 2006
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Residents in Amherst, Cumberland County, will take another
step towards an improved wastewater system, thanks to
funding through the CanadaNova Scotia Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund.
The project includes the design and construction of a
collector that will intercept wastewater from the Derby
Street, Lamy Street and Eddy Street outfalls and transport
it to the existing LaPlanche River lift station. Discharges
will be removed from the freshwater portion of the
LaPlanche River. This project will help facilitate a future
phase which includes full wastewater treatment.
Federal and provincial funding of $910,172 was announced
today, August 9. The Town of Amherst will fund the balance
of the $1.4 million project upon formal acceptance of the
agreement and environmental assessment approval.
"This project will lead to proper wastewater treatment and
provide residents of Amherst the infrastructure needed for
future development," said Ernest Fage, Minister of Human
Resources and the Public Service Commission, on behalf of
Jamie Muir, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations. "Working in partnership with the federal
government, we are committed to creating healthier
communities."
"This project represents the true spirit of
collaborations," said Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for
Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley on behalf of the
Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Minister of ACOA. "Working together, all levels of
government can respond to the unique needs of our
communities regardless of where they are located."
The new infrastructure program supports community
infrastructure improvements, such as water, wastewater, and
solid waste management.
"We are pleased to have the support of the federal and
provincial governments for this important project," said
Jerry Hallee, mayor of the Town of Amherst. "The
improvements to our wastewater system confirm our
governments' commitment to develop solutions that provide
for a healthy and safe environment for the residents of
Amherst."
The $111 million, six-year CanadaNova Scotia Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund is administered by the Atlantic
Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation and
the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities are members of the
management committee.
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Information:
Deborah Bayer
CanadaNova Scotia Infrastructure Secretariat
(902) 424-0112
Alex Smith
ACOA NS Communications
(902) 830-3839
