Fredericton, New Brunswick, August 14, 2007 - An investment of over $42
million in water, wastewater and other infrastructure improvements will be
made in New Brunswick's unincorporated areas. In total, 20 projects will
receive funding under the Canada-New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer
of Federal Gas Tax Revenues and the Provincial Gas Tax transfer top-up
fund.
The announcement was made today by the Honourable Greg Thompson,
Minister of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the Honorable Lawrence Cannon,
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Local
Government Minister Victor Boudreau.
"Canada's New Government is working in partnership with the Province of
New Brunswick to address current and future infrastructure needs," said
Minister Thompson. "This important investment will help meet environmental
infrastructure needs in unincorporated areas in New Brunswick, while
acting on this government's commitment to provide Canadians with an
improved quality of life."
"This funding will address a number of immediate needs for
infrastructure upgrades across the province, and will better determine
future infrastructure development through a series of engineering
studies," said Minister Boudreau. "Wherever possible, emphasis is being
placed on a regional approach so that funding support can be maximized in
unincorporated areas."
Funding will support infrastructure projects related to water,
wastewater, community-energy systems, solid-waste management, public
transit, capacity building, and active transportation, including roads and
bridges where it can be demonstrated that they will contribute to
environmental and community sustainability. A needs assessment was
undertaken by the Department of Local Government in consultation with
other agencies to identify priority projects across the Province.
The Government of Canada is providing a total of $116 million over five
years to New Brunswick through the Gas Tax Fund, and the province is
adding $30 million in top-up funding. In total, $146 million will be
invested in New Brunswick communities from 2005 to 2010 for investment in
environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure.
Funding for community public transit is one component of the
partnership investments Canada's New Government is making in
infrastructure. Through its unprecedented $33-billion "Building Canada"
plan, the government will provide long-term, stable and predictable
funding to help meet infrastructure needs across Canada. "Building Canada"
will support a stronger, safer and better country, through infrastructure
projects that support cleaner air and water, a stronger economy, and a
better quality of life for our communities.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: A list of projects follows.
Contacts:
Daniel LessardCommunications, Local
Government506-444-4693
Natalie SarafianPress Secretary,Transport, Infrastructure and
Communities613-991-0700
Communications Directorate, Infrastructure
Canada613-948-1148.
List of Projects
The following projects received funding under the Canada-New Brunswick
Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues and the Provincial
Gas Tax Transfer Top-up Fund.
Chemin St-Simon & Caraquet - Extension of water and services
from Caraquet to 177 residences that have problems with salt water
intrusion.
Allardville – Wastewater System Upgrade and Extension: Upgrade of
waste water treatment plant that is currently at capacity and hooking up
new users.
Chateau Hts in Mcleod Hill (Esty's Bridge LSD) - Water System.
Provision of a water supply & distribution system to improve water
quality.
Spring Garden – Upgrade of a wastewater collection and treatment
system.
Scoudouc LSD – Greater Shediac Sewerage Commission to expand
wastewater collection to additional homes currently on septic systems,
to eliminate septic systems.
Pointe-du-Chêne LSD - Study to find solution to flooding and well
water contamination.
Penobsquis – Regional Water Supply (Part 1) – Supply a secure, new,
protected water supply source to serve Cardwell LSD. Improved water
quantity and quality.
Penobsquis – Water Supply Extension (Part 2) – Extend the Penobsquis
Water Supply to connect additional residents.
Willow Grove (Ben Lomond Estates) – Replace wastewater trickling
filter
Havelock LSD – Construction of a wastewater collection and treatment
system to serve the central core of Havelock.
Point La Nim LSD and Dalhousie - Replacement of 100 year-old water
distribution pipe.
Pont Landry & Six Roads LSDs - Construction of a collection
system to connect to the Tracadie-Sheila wastewater system.
John Street (McLeod LSD) – New wastewater system to replace
inadequate system.
Robertville, Beresford & Dunlop LSDs - Construction of a
wastewater system to replace an inadequate system and private septic
tanks.
St. Margarets LSD – Water Commission: Repairs to the reservoir and
development of a back-up well.
Shediac & Pointe-du-Chene LSDs - Replacement of wastewater
pipes.
Scoudouc LSD Industrial Park – Build direct access to Highway 15 for
the industrial park, reducing distance and gas usage.
Gilles Subdivision (Lincoln LSD) – Construction of a wastewater
treatment system.
Salmon Rock Subdivision (Nerepis, Westfield LSD) – Replace water
distribution system, installation of a new well, well house, reservoir
and hydrants. Improve drinking water quality.
Birchwood Estates Subdivision (Hanwell LSD) - Repairs to the water
distribution system to improve water quality.
