November 28, 2014 – Cornwall, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada
Families and businesses in Cornwall are benefitting from up-to-date wastewater infrastructure now that significant upgrades to the Cornwall Wastewater Treatment Plant are complete. Representatives from the federal, provincial and municipal governments gathered on site today to mark the occasion.
After two years of construction, the plant now provides a higher level of wastewater disinfection through the use of ultraviolet technology and advanced sludge thickening, filtering and screening processes. Plant upgrades have also increased the facility's treatment capacity.
This project ensures the health and safety of local residents while helping to protect the surrounding environment by providing improved wastewater effluent and reducing the incidents of sewer overflows that are discharged into the St. Lawrence River.
"Effective wastewater systems deliver numerous benefits for our communities and our environment. They ensure the health and well-being of our residents, safeguard our waterways, and preserve our ecosystems. Our Government is pleased to have contributed to this important initiative that is creating jobs and economic growth here in the Cornwall region, while helping to protect the St. Lawrence River."
- Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry
"Our government continues building Ontario up by enhancing economic growth and addressing critical infrastructure needs with long-term strategic investments. The fully upgraded plant will not only protect the environment, but will also ensure the health and safety of residents in Cornwall today, and for generations to come."
- Grant Crack, Member of Provincial Parliament for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell
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
Bryan Bossin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Ontario
416-326-3069
Morris McCormick
Division Manager, Environmental Services
City of Cornwall
613-930-2787 ext. 2582
mmcormick@cornwall.ca
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free 1-877-250-7154
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