Dryden, Ontario, May 22, 2008 - Member of Parliament Joe Comuzzi, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister responsible for infrastructure programming in Ontario, today announced the Government of Canada will consider the replacement of the Dryden Wastewater Treatment Plant in the City of Dryden as a priority for up to $2,779,528 in federal infrastructure funding.
The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, which are estimated at $8,338,584.
"The environment, and the safety and security of Canadians are clear priorities for our Government," said MP Comuzzi. "Supporting the replacement of the Dryden Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of the ways we will deliver results for area residents."
"We must protect our local environment for the residents of today and tomorrow," said Anne Krassilowsky, Mayor of the City of Dryden. "We are working to ensure the replacement of the Dryden Wastewater Treatment Plant gets underway, and we appreciate this commitment from the federal government."
The project involves replacing the existing wastewater treatment plant that services the City. The improvement will ensure continued reliable wastewater treatment.
Funding for this project comes from the $200 million, announced in March 2007, to top up the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) nationwide. The Government of Canada is directing $64 million in funding to existing clean water applications under the MRIF in Ontario.
Federal financial support for the project is conditional on the initiative meeting all applicable eligibility requirements and other program criteria, a federal review of the project, the successful completion of an environmental assessment, assurance by the municipality that the remaining project costs have been fully financed and accounted for, and the signing of a contribution agreement for the project detailing the project elements and any other federal requirements.
For more information, visit www.infrastructure.gc.ca.
Mark Wright
Office of MP Joe Comuzzi
613-996-4792
Laryssa Waler
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
613-957-0200
