Alvinston, Ontario - Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, today announced the Government of Canada will consider the construction of a communal sewage collection system in the Township of Brooke-Alvinston as a priority for up to $123,653 in federal infrastructure funding.
The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, which are estimated at $307,958.
"The environment, and the safety and security of Canadians are clear priorities for the Government of Canada," said MP Shipley. "We are proud to work in partnership with the Township of Brooke-Alvinston to meet the community's infrastructure needs and improve the quality of life of residents."
"On behalf of the Council and staff of the Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston, as well as the users of the sewer collection system, we want to say a sincere "Thank You" to the federal government," said Don McGugan, Mayor of the Township of Brooke-Alvinston. "We are impressed that the federal government is willing to contribute to the infrastructure of small rural Ontario communities. This system, when complete, will be energy efficient and have a positive impact on the environmental issues of our community. The project will get started in the very near future and will be completed in late 2008."
This project involves the construction of a communal sewage collection system, in the community of Inwood, including gravity sewers, a pumping station, a forcemain to Alvinston, as well as the expansion of the sludge management facilities at the Alvinston Sewage Treatment Plant. The new facility will improve wastewater management.
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.
Holly Gray
Office of Bev Shipley
MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
613-947-4581
Laryssa Waler
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
613-957-0200
