Milford, Nova Scotia, October 10, 2012 – Residents of Milford are now benefitting from a new, modern wastewater treatment plant, thanks in part to infrastructure funding from the Government of Canada.
"This project not only created local jobs and contributed to the economy here in East Hants, but will support future growth and protect the environment for decades to come,"
said Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley. "Our government is proud to invest in wastewater infrastructure improvements to ensure the long-term health and prosperity of Nova Scotians."
This project included the purchase of land and a public works building to accommodate the construction of a new treatment plant and surge tank. The new Milford Wastewater Treatment Plant will have the capacity to meet current and future demand. It will also help preserve the quality of water in the Shubenacadie River.
"We are helping the municipality improve infrastructure and make life better for the people of Milford with the construction of this facility,"
said John MacDonell, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. "Our strategic investment in projects like this one will reduce our impact on the environment, while creating good jobs and growing the economy."
"This project has provided the municipality with the resources needed to ensure services to the residents of East Hants,"
said Mr. John Patterson, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants. "It is a great example of all three levels of government working together to secure the long term needs of Nova Scotians."
The Municipality of East Hants directed $3.06 million of its federal Gas Tax Fund allocation toward this project. The remaining costs of $488,291 were funded by the Province of Nova Scotia through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) and the municipality. The total project cost for the construction of the new Milford Wastewater Treatment Plant was $3.55 million.
Through the Gas Tax Fund alone, the Government of Canada provides $55.9 million in annual funding for municipal infrastructure in Nova Scotia. This Fund delivers stable, long-term funding to local governments to help them build and revitalize public infrastructure. Between 2010 and 2014, the Municipality of East Hants will receive $4.12 million from the Gas Tax Fund.
The Government of Canada has engaged provinces, territories, municipalities and key stakeholders in a series of roundtables to guide the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan that will support job creation, economic growth and prosperity. We have heard that we are on the right track: there is a need for strong, sustained investment and we must continue to work together moving forward. To improve infrastructure across Canada and ensure affordability and sustainability over the long term, our new plan will encourage greater use of public-private partnerships. This will help leverage new investments in infrastructure while respecting the capacity of Canadian taxpayers.
For additional information about Infrastructure Canada's projects in Nova Scotia and to stay up-to-date with Web feeds, visit www.infrastructure.gc.ca.
For further information about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
Geneviève Sicard
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport Infrastructure and Communities
613-991-0700
Susan Mader Zinck
Communications Advisor
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
902-722-1461
E-mail: madersd@gov.ns.ca
Gabryel Joseph
Public Relations Officer
Municipality of East Hants
902-883-7098 (Ext 215)
Email : gjoseph@easthants.ca
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free 1-877-250-7154
