Canada and Nova Scotia Support Improvements to Wastewater Collection System in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
News Release
Sydney, Nova Scotia, March 25, 2011 – Wastewater treatment in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) will be enhanced thanks to support from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. Funding will significantly increase the volume of wastewater that is treated before entering Sydney Harbour.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister responsible for Nova Scotia on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable John MacDonell, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, today announced that the governments would fund this important project that will reduce the negative impact of municipal wastewater effluent on human health and the environment in the CBRM.
“Our government understands the importance of reliable wastewater treatment,” said Minister MacKay. “That is why we have proudly committed to improving and strengthening our nation’s wastewater management. The investments made today will have long lasting benefits for residents of the region for years to come.”
“This project will lead to proper wastewater treatment and provide residents of CBRM the infrastructure needed for future development,” said Minister MacDonell. “Working in partnership with our federal government, we are making life better for families in CBRM.”
The project will involve the installation of gravity sewer piping and forcemain piping, as well as the construction of lift stations to convey wastewater for treatment to a local wastewater treatment facility, known as the Battery Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. As a result of the project, over 3400 m3 per day of untreated wastewater, normally discharged through 14 existing outfalls into the Sydney Harbour, will instead be sent for treatment. The project will also allow for the collection of wastewater from the Radar Base wastewater system.
The total estimated cost of the project is approximately $15.3 million. The Government of Canada is setting aside one third the total project costs, up to a maximum federal contribution of $5.1 million, through the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund. Funding is conditional on the project meeting all of the requirements under the program and the signing of a contribution agreement for the project. The Government of Nova Scotia will provide a matching contribution of $5.1 million with the CBRM providing $2.5 million as well as any outstanding project costs.
Additional federal funding of approximately $2.5 million will also be provided through the Gas Tax Fund, which provides predictable, stable, long-term funding for communities to undertake the long-term financial commitments needed to address local needs.
Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to create jobs and boost the economy, while making significant investments that help communities improve their infrastructure.
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Contact:
John Babcock
Press Secretary
Office of Canada’s Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0700
Infrastructure Canada
613-948-1148 or
Toll free 1-877-250-7154
Deborah Bayer
Communications Advisor
Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Secretariat
902-424-0112
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