Government Partnership to rehabilitate sections of National Highway System

News Release

Project made possible thanks to New Building Canada Plan

October 14, 2014 – Stellarton, Nova Scotia – Infrastructure Canada

Several activities took place today across Nova Scotia to announce the rehabilitation of sections of the National Highway System (NHS) in Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada has conditionally set aside up to $20 million under the New Building Canada Plan to support the Province's plan to restore various sections of the NHS.

The announcement was made in the following locations on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec:

Stellarton with the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, who was joined by Troy Webb, Area Manager, Pictou, on behalf of the Honourable Randy Delorey, Minister of Environment and MLA for Antigonish;
Cookville with Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret's, who was joined by Greg Newell, Area Manager Yarmouth/Shelburne, on behalf of Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, MLA for Lunenburg; and
Bible Hill with Scott Armstrong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, who was joined by Peter Hackett, Executive Director, Highway Engineering and Construction, on behalf of the Honourable Karen Casey, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MLA for Colchester North.

Meanwhile, Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, was joined by the Honourable Zach Churchill, Minister of Natural Resources and MLA for Yarmouth and by Gordon Wilson, MLA for Clare—Digby, in welcoming the announcement of federal support for this initiative.

Numerous sections of Nova Scotia's 100 series highway system will be improved. Work will include rehabilitating the asphalt riding surface, installing shoulder rumble strips, widening paved shoulders where necessary, and upgrading the guardrail systems. The work will span four years and take place in the counties of Digby, Halifax, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Queens, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Richmond and Lunenburg.

The New Building Canada Plan is the largest and longest federal infrastructure plan in Canada's history. This unprecedented commitment will provide $53 billion over the next decade to support provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure.

Over the next 10 years, Nova Scotia will benefit from approximately $1 billion in dedicated federal funding, including more than $426 million under the New Building Canada Fund.

Quick facts

The Government of Canada is conditionally setting aside up to one half of eligible costs, to a maximum of $20 million for this project under the New Building Canada Fund's Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component–National and Regional Projects (PTIC–NRP). This funding is conditional on the project meeting applicable federal eligibility requirements with respect to the New Building Canada Fund and the signing of a contribution agreement.
The Government of Nova Scotia will be responsible for all remaining costs of the project, which has an estimated total project cost of $50 million.
The $53 billion New Building Canada Plan provides stable funding for a 10-year period, and includes:
- The Community Improvement Fund, consisting of the Gas Tax Fund and the incremental Goods and Services Tax Rebate for Municipalities, which will provide over $32 billion to municipalities for projects such as roads, public transit and recreational facilities, and other community infrastructure.
- The $14-billion New Building Canada Fund, which consists of:
  - The $4-billion National Infrastructure Component that will support projects of national significance; and
  - The $10-billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component for projects of national, regional and local significance. Of this amount, $1 billion for projects in communities with fewer than 100,000 residents through the Small Communities Fund.
- An additional $1.25 billion in funding for the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Canada Fund administered by PPP Canada.
- $6 billion in funding continues to flow across the country this year and beyond under existing infrastructure programs.

Quotes

"Ensuring economic growth to strengthen our communities and the prosperity of our families is a key priority for our Government and it is through investments in key infrastructure that we can achieve that goal. Our Government's support for public infrastructure has never been stronger. We are proud to invest in projects such as this to rehabilitate the National Highway System in Nova Scotia, which benefits families, residents, visitors and businesses across the Province, for years to come. We are pleased to continue to work with the Province of Nova Scotia under the New Building Canada Fund to ensure that infrastructure funding continues to flow as we continue to focus on what matters for Canadians: creating jobs, promoting growth, and building strong, prosperous communities across the country."

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

"In recent years, Nova Scotians have seen impressive strides made in the upgrading of Highway 104. This vital part of the Trans Canada Highway stretches from the border of New Brunswick all the way to Cape Breton. Today's announcement will help ensure continued safe and efficient travel for people and products."

- The Honourable Randy Delorey, Minister of Environment, Minister of Gaelic Affairs and MLA for Antigonish

Associated links

To learn more about the New Building Canada Fund – Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – National and Regional Projects.
For additional information on the New Building Canada Plan.
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

Pam Menchenton
Media Relations Advisor
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
902-424-1750 – work
902-719-4950 – mobile
E-mail: menchepm@gov.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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