Corner Brook celebrates grand opening of new water treatment plant

News Release

Project completed thanks to funding from federal, provincial and local governments

May 8, 2015 – Corner Brook,Newfoundland and Labrador– Infrastructure Canada

The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), 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, announced the completion of the Corner Brook Water Treatment Plant today. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Newfoundland Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Charles Pender, Mayor of Corner Brook, attended the grand opening of the plant, which is bringing better water treatment services to the City of Corner Brook and the towns of Massey Drive and Mount Moriah.

The approximately $50-million project involved constructing a new water treatment plant, and installing new water transmission and sewer infrastructure to carry residual material from the new treatment plant to the existing sewer system. Work also included building two above-ground storage reservoirs next to the plant to ensure stable water supplies are available to the communities.

The new plant is compliant with the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and designed to produce a flow rate of up to 30 million litres per day. It uses ultraviolet and chlorine treatment combined with a Dissolved Air Flotation process that helps eliminate waterborne diseases in the water supply.

Thanks to this important infrastructure investment, the federal, provincial and municipal governments have helped ensure residents of Corner Brook and the surrounding areas have access to high-quality water treatment services and are well protected against fire and other emergencies.

Quick facts

The Government of Canada contributed $12 million to this $47.5-million project through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador also contributed $12 million
The City of Corner Brook contributed the remainder of the project costs.
The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund provided $4.3 billion for large-scale infrastructure projects to support economic growth and enhance Canadians’ quality of life.

Quotes

"Our Government is pleased to have invested in the construction of Corner Brook’s new water treatment plant. Modern and effective water treatment is essential to ensuring the health and well-being of our communities and to safeguarding our waterways. This project will help protect the environment and enhance the quality of life for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador."

- The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), 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

"The Provincial Government’s investment of $12 million into this project will bring enhanced water quality to the residents of the City of Corner Brook and the residents of the adjacent communities of Massey Drive and Mount Moriah. I am pleased to say that through the city working with departmental officials, a design-build process was utilized which saved approximately $15 million on the overall project cost. It is important that we continue to be innovative in our approaches to ensure we are maximizing funding dollars. I applaud the city for following this approach."

-The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs for Newfoundland and Labrador

"Improving water quality has been a priority of the City of Corner Brook for decades. Providing clean, safe drinking water is essential for any municipality and provides a great comfort level for residents. We are extremely pleased and excited that this project has finally become a reality. Establishment of a water treatment plant has been a longstanding commitment of the current City Council and former Councils. Many thanks to everyone including current and former staff who dedicated countless hours and made a significant contribution to the realization of this project. We also appreciate the cooperation and support of the federal and provincial governments for providing funding and expertise."

-Charles Pender, Mayor of Corner Brook

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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

Kevin J, Guest
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
709-729-1983;730-232
kevinjguest@gov.nl.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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