Residents of Alma will benefit from joint federal and provincial investments to improve local water services. Combined federal and provincial funding of more than $176,000 was announced today by Rob Moore, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and the Honourable Bernard LeBlanc, Minister of Local Government. This project is but one example of the commitment of both governments to strengthening the New Brunswick economy and improving the quality of life for its residents.
The project will enhance local facilities and services and create local jobs, at a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest. Federal, provincial and municipal governments will each invest up to $88,422 in the project to improve the reliability of the Village’s water supply system.
“The Government of Canada is working together with the provincial and municipal governments to deliver results to the people of New Brunswick with improvements and upgrades to the water system in Alma,” said Rob Moore, MP for Fundy Royal. “Our federal investment of more than $88,000 will make a difference in the community by improving the quality of life for the people who live and work here, and helping the local economy now and for years to come.”
“Ensuring that we have strong infrastructure is vital in order for the Village of Alma and New Brunswick to remain positioned to be self-sufficient,” said Minister LeBlanc. “This investment will help ensure New Brunswick communities have quality infrastructure to protect residents’ health and wellness and the environment.” LeBlanc spoke on behalf of Environment Minister Roland Haché.
“Our community appreciates the funding for an improved and more reliable water supply system,” said Mayor Hilyard Rossiter. “We will be able to upgrade our current water system in order to meet our steadily increasing demand for a larger reservoir and continuous water service, which will serve the village’s needs much more efficiently.”
The project involves the installation of a backup generator, additional storage capacity and completion of a second well for extra pumping capacity to ensure continued water supply during power outages and periods of system maintenance. Another pressure tank will also be installed at a booster station to reduce pump running time, equipment wear and energy consumption. Funding for this project is contingent on completion of all contractual agreements, including pending Environmental Impact Assessments with municipalities.
The infrastructure improvement project is one of 32 across the province that will get underway quickly thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment of more than $38 million. Together with municipal contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements in New Brunswick during this first intake exceeds $57 million. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick have taken steps to advance projects and flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects in New Brunswick communities in the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.
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Residents of Alma will benefit from an improved and more reliable water supply system thanks to combined federal and provincial funding of more than $176,000 under the communities component of the Building Canada Fund. The announcement was made today by Rob Moore, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and the Honourable Bernard LeBlanc, Minister of Local Government.
The funding will allow the Village to make water system improvements to help ensure continued water supply during power outages and periods of system maintenance. The project will enhance local facilities and services and create local jobs. It is just one example of the commitment of both governments to strengthening the New Brunswick economy and improving the quality of life for its residents.
Funding for this project is contingent on completion of all contractual agreements, including pending Environmental Impact Assessments with municipalities.
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Bruce MacFarlane Managing Director Communications New Brunswick 506-444-4606 Richard Roik Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs 613-996-4649 Jennifer Graham Communications Officer New Brunswick Department of Environment 506-453-3700
