Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments Celebrate the Completion of the Greater Sydney Area Wastewater Collection Project

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September 12, 2014 – Sydney, Nova Scotia – Infrastructure Canada

The Greater Sydney Wastewater Collection project is now complete, improving wastewater treatment in Cape Breton Regional Municipality and in turn, the water quality in Sydney Harbour. Representatives from the federal, provincial and municipal governments gathered today to celebrate the occasion.

The multi-million dollar project was completed in three phases over the course of the last 18 months. It involved the installation of 10.8 kilometres of new collection piping and the construction of lift stations and diversion chambers to convey wastewater to the Battery Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

As a result of this project, an increased volume of wastewater can now be treated before being released into the Sydney Harbour, helping to ensure the health and safety of local residents, and protect the environment.

Quick facts

The Government of Canada is contributing up to $5,113,768 toward this project under the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund.
The Province of Nova Scotia is contributing up to $5,110,000 toward this project.
Cape Breton Regional Municipality is providing $5,117,537, to this project; $2,555,000 of which came from their federal Gas Tax Fund allotment.
The total project cost is $15,341,305.

Quotes

"Modern and effective wastewater infrastructure is essential to ensuring the health and well-being of our communities and safeguarding our waterways. Our Government's investment—along with all levels of government—in these critical upgrades will help to protect Sydney Harbour while delivering long lasting benefits for people in this region and the environment."

- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

"Sydney has such a beautiful harbour and this facility is contributing to keeping it healthy and safe for residents now, and in the years to come. This is another great example of the three levels of government working together to make lives better for the families of CBRM."

- The Honourable Geoff MacLellan, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal for Nova Scotia on behalf of Municipal Affairs Minister Mark Furey

"Our city moves forward when the federal, provincial and local governments work together to address our region's priorities. A cleaner harbour is an added asset that we can build upon."

- Cecil Clarke Mayor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Associated links

For additional information on the New Building Canada Plan.
For additional information about federal investments in infrastructure in your region.
To learn more about the Government of Canada's focus on jobs and the economy consult Canada's Economic Action Plan.

Contacts

Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838

Clarissa Lamb
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and
Regional Minister for Nova Scotia
613-992-4621

Tracy Barron
Media Relations Advisor
Service NS and Municipal Relations
902-424-2733
barrontb@gov.ns.ca

Christina Lamey
Office of the Mayor
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
902-574-0178
clamey@cbrm.ns.ca

Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free 1-877-250-7154
Email: media@infc.gc.ca
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Website: Infrastructure Canada

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