Backgrounder: Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador fund 11 projects to improve water and wastewater systems across the province
Backgrounder
Investment of more than $14 million
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)
Under this new federal funding program, the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing $2,713,281 in eight water and wastewater projects to ensure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have access to clean and reliable water sources. This is in addition to the projects announced with the signing of the bilateral agreement on July 7, 2016.
The Government of Canada is contributing 1.53 million for the eight projects, representing 50% of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $1.18 million.
List of 8 new CWWF projects
| Location | Project Name | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Anticipated Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Service District of Port Albert |
Chlorination Upgrade |
$41,715 |
$33,371.00 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of Parson's Pond |
Water and Sewer System Phase 5 |
$330,701 |
$264,561 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of Norris Point |
Mercer's Lane Water and Sewer Upgrade |
$146,090 |
$116,871 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of Trinity Bay North |
Watermain Replacement |
$72,162 |
$57,729 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of Lark Harbour |
Water & Sewer, Phase 3 |
$624,564 |
$499,651 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of Bay L'Argent |
Dam Drainage Upgrades |
$52,848 |
$42,277 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of South River |
Chlorination/PRV Building Upgrade |
$36,154 |
$28,922 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Town of Harbour Grace |
Dam Upgrade |
$228,542 |
$137,125 |
January 1, 2017 |
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are also providing $11.2 million for the following three water infrastructure projects under the National and Regional Projects component of the New Building Canada Fund, of which $5,39 million is being provided by the Government of Canada. The remaining $5.9 million will be funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Location | Project Name | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Anticipated Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John’s |
Kenmount Road Storm Sewer Replacement |
$3,191,927 |
$3,478,999 |
June 2017 |
| St. John’s |
Sewer Main Lining |
$1,102,056 |
$1,212,262 |
June 2017 |
| St. John’s |
Water Main Lining |
$1,102,056 |
$1,212,262 |
June 2017 |
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