Residents of Fredericton will benefit from improved wastewater treatment in the city’s north side, thanks to joint federal and provincial funding of over $900,000 from the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable T.J. Burke, Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs
This project 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. It will create local jobs and enhance local facilities and services at a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest.
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick will each invest up to $458,546 in the project to replace the pumping station located on Main Street. The City of Fredericton will contribute the remaining $458,547 of the total eligible project cost of $1,375,639.
“In these challenging economic times, the Government of Canada is working with our partners to create jobs and build stronger and brighter futures for New Brunswick communities,” said Minister Ashfield. “Our federal investment of more than $458,000 will result in modern, greener, world-class infrastructure which is the foundation of sustainable, long-term economic growth.”
“Our government’s investment will help ensure the City of Fredericton has quality infrastructure to protect the environment and its residents' health and wellness," said Minister Burke. “Having strong infrastructure is vital in order for our province to remain positioned to be self- sufficient.” Minister Burke spoke on behalf of Environment Minister Roland Haché.
The pumping station was originally built in 1968, and currently serves approximately 12,000 people in a high growth area of Fredericton. The new facility will provide extra capacity for 25 years of anticipated development, significantly reduce the incidents of discharge of untreated wastewater, and improve the reliability of the wastewater collection and treatment system. Funding for this project is contingent on completion of all contractual agreements, including pending Environmental Impact Assessment with the municipality.
“The City of Fredericton is pleased to receive funding under the Building Canada Fund for the replacement of the sewage pumping station serving the growing Brookside Drive area of our city,” said Deputy Mayor Tony Whalen. “We will now move quickly towards final design and construction.”
This project is one of 32 projects across the province that will get underway quickly thanks to a joint federal- provincial investment of more than $38 million. Together with municipal contributions, more than $57 million will be invested in local infrastructure improvements in New Brunswick. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick are working together to provide long-term, stable and predictable funding to help meet infrastructure needs across the country and to support stronger, safer and better communities.
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Residents of Fredericton will benefit from improved wastewater treatment, thanks to joint federal and provincial funding of over $900,000. The funding will allow the city to replace the pumping station at 260 Main Street. The announcement was made today by Keith Ashfield, Minister of State for ACOA, and T.J. Burke, Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs.
This $1.3 million project, which will be cost shared by the City of Fredericton, will significantly reduce the incidents of discharge of untreated wastewater and give residents a reliable wastewater collection and treatment system. 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 Assessment with the municipality.
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