Prince Edward Island Residents to benefit from Green and Community Infrastructure Investments
Backgrounder
Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support water, wastewater, and community infrastructure improvement in four Prince Edward Island communities.
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.65 million in these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream and the Community, Culture, and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Prince Edward Island is contributing over $1.3 million. The recipient is responsible for the remainder of the project costs.
Project Information:
| Project Name | Location | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Municipal / Recipient Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Well Field Development | Cornwall | This project will consist of the development of a well field that will include 1700 metres of new access road, 1700 metres of water main, 4 wellheads, new power lines, a pump control building, and all other associated work. The project will help provide Cornwall residents access to more reliable potable water. | $1,224,617 | $1,020,412 | $955,674 |
| Kensington Lagoon Upgrades | Kensington | The project consists of upgrades to the Kensington Lagoon system and includes: restructuring existing berms; placing armour stone; and installing a screening process to remove the Duckweed prior to entering the UV disinfection chamber. The project will help to improve effluent from Kensington’s sewage lagoon system. | $212,320 | $176,916 | $165,764 |
| Kensington Well Field System Upgrades | Kensington | The project includes the installation of additional piping at the pump house to increase chlorine contact time to meet standards. A backup power supply will also be installed to facilitate pump house operation in the event of a power outage. The project will improve Kensington’s ability to monitor pump house flows and regulate chlorine residuals. | $141,948 | $118,278 | 110,774 |
| Wastewater Lift Stations - MacDoubrey Lane to Friendly Lanes | Resort Municipality | The project will see upgrades to lift stations from MacCoubrey Lane to Friendly Lane. The work will include the installation of a new panel, new pumps, new controls, and a new level transducer for flow monitoring. The project will allow for better monitoring during heavy rain. | $66,957 | $55,792 | $52,251 |
| Albany Community Centre Accessibility Upgrades | Albany | The project will see accessibility improvements to the Albany Community Center, including: removal and replacement of crushed gravel and uneven pavement with new asphalt The project will make the center more accessible to seniors and people with disabilities. | $10,196 | $8,496 | $6,798 |