Government of Canada announces important water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Kings County

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July 2, 2015 –– Kentville, Nova Scotia – Infrastructure Canada

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, 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, today announced $1,289,452 in federal funding for three water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Kings County through the Small Communities Fund. Minister MacKay was joined by the Honourable Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister of Seniors, and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kings West, David Corkum, Mayor of the Town of Kentville, Everett MacPherson, Commission Chair for the Village of Canning, and Maynard Stevens, Commission Vice-chair for the Village of New Minas.

These projects will help Nova Scotia communities improve their water and wastewater infrastructure, thus improving the quality of life for families in those municipalities. When completed, the systems will better meet the needs of their residents today and into the future.

The projects announced today are among 16 projects recently approved for more than $22 million in joint funding under the Small Communities Fund in Nova Scotia. These projects represent important investments in the drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that maintains safe, healthy communities. Once complete, the work will significantly improve key municipal services for residents and help boost regional development for years to come.

The $1-billion Small Communities Fund provides funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs across the country. Canada and Nova Scotia will each provide $42,649,416 to support projects in Nova Scotia communities with fewer than 100,000 residents over the course of the funding program. This will help address local infrastructure priorities and boost economies in small communities throughout the province well into the future.

Quick facts

Each of the three projects announced today will be cost-shared by the three governments on a one-third basis.
For the 16 projects altogether, the Government of Canada is providing up to one third of the total eligible costs to a maximum federal contribution of $7,542,215.
The Province of Nova Scotia will contribute up to $7,542,215 to these projects.
Nova Scotia communities will be responsible for the remaining costs of the 16 projects.

Quotes

"Our Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, understands that by building stronger communities and modernizing and developing our infrastructure, we are creating jobs and opportunities and building a better Canada for future generations. The Small Communities Fund of the New Building Canada Fund supports economic growth from coast to coast to coast while ensuring that Canadian communities remain among the best in the world to live."

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

"We recognize the economic and social value of supporting municipalities that invest in quality infrastructure for their citizens. We will continue to work collaboratively with our federal and municipal colleagues to make improvements to key infrastructure such as water and wastewater systems, helping us build stronger communities across Nova Scotia."

-The Honourable Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister of Seniors, and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kings West

We look forward to updating Chester Avenue in Kentville, which is a main gateway into our community. We will be replacing 1 kilometre of watermain, which is over 100 years old, 1.3 kilometres of concrete sanitary sewer, and 1.3 kilometres of storm sewer of different types and materials. Road infrastructure will also require replacement as the new infrastructure gets placed, including two large retaining walls that support the existing infrastructure. These significant infrastructure upgrades will service Kentville’s residents and our many visitors for years to come. This landmark project, combined with the scheduled Cornwallis Bridge replacement in 2016, is a wonderful example of collaborative investments in Kentville by the provincial and federal governments."

-David Corkum, Mayor of the Town of Kentville

"The Village of Canning continues to work hard to improve aging infrastructure. In recent years the Village has upgraded the water utility by installing a new water tower, replacing main lines and laterals along Main Street and doing upgrades to the well heads and distribution system. We are very pleased to receive the grant from the Small Communities Fund, which will enable us to replace some antiquated lines below the Lion's Hall on Queen, Bigelow, Elm and Pleasant Streets and Seminary Avenue. This will result in a more reliable water distribution for citizens in these areas. As a small community we are grateful for this support, for without it we would not be able to do these upgrades."

-Everett MacPherson, Commission Chair, Village of Canning

"On behalf of the Village of New Minas, I would like to thank the provincial and federal governments for the funds provided today through the NBCF-Small Communities Fund which will allow us to re-locate water and sewer infrastructure to mitigate floodplain hazards. We appreciate the importance of this fund to help communities like New Minas with infrastructure renewal."

-Maynard Stevens, Commission Vice-chair, Village of New Minas

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Associated links

To learn more about the Small Communities Fund.
For additional information on the New Building Canada Plan.
For additional information on 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

Brian Taylor
Media Relations Advisor
Province of Nova Scotia
902-424-1750
Brian.Taylor@novacotia.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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