Backgrounder: Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure
Backgrounder
Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure
Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 26 infrastructure projects in communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $6 million and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $7.4 million to these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The municipalities are contributing more than $3.3 million total toward their respective projects.
Project Information:
Location |
Project Name |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal Funding |
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Arnold's Cove, Municipality of |
Water and Sewer Upgrading - Merasheen Crescent - Phase 2 |
Work includes replacing 250m of watermain, installing new fire hydrants, replacing 250m of sewer main, and 250m of storm sewer, and improvements to roads, sidewalks and drains. |
$306,510
|
$383,138 |
$155,352 |
Bonavista |
Lift Station Upgrades - Bonavista |
Upgrades to the lift station. This will increase the Town’s capacity to treat and manage wastewater and stormwater. |
$272,050 |
$272,050 |
$205,899 |
Centreville-Wareham-Trinity |
Lift Station Upgrades - Silver Island Point |
Rehabilitation of one lift station located in Wareham (Silver Point). This project will increase the town’s capacity to manage wastewater, better serving the surrounding community. |
$66,142 |
$82,677 |
$33,523 |
Clarenville |
Random Crescent Road and Water/Sewer Upgrades |
Rehabilitation to the water main, sewer main and road on Random Crescent Road, increasing access to potable water and the community’s capacity to manage wastewater and stormwater, while also improving road infrastructure. |
$371,185 |
$371,185 |
$280,928 |
Eastport |
Main Street Water and Sewer Phase II |
Upgrades to the water distribution and sanitary sewage systems. This will increase the reliability of the water system and fire protection measures. |
$236,756 |
$295,946 |
$119,998 |
Fortune |
Dixon Femme Water and Sewer Upgrades |
Project work includes replacing 104m of sanitary sewer line, 212m of water main line, the replacement of eight sewer services and 11 water services, as well as repaving roads. This project will increase the town’s capacity to manage wastewater, and provide residents with reliable potable water. |
$205,195 |
$256,494 |
$104,002 |
Gambo |
Gambo WWTP Upgrades and Outfall Extensions |
Upgrades and extensions to the Middle Brook Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will extend the service life of the plant and increase the town’s capacity to treat and manage wastewater. |
$240,370 |
$300,462 |
$121,830 |
Garnish |
Pardy's Point Water and Sewer Upgrades |
Upgrading the current sanitary sewer and water services for Pardy’s Point. This will eliminate water loss and provide better sewer and water services. Access to potable water will also be improved. |
$278,186 |
$347,732 |
$140,996 |
George’s Brook-Milton |
Water Infrastructure Upgrades |
Installation of a new pump control system in the George's Brook Pumphouse will make the system more energy efficient and reliable. |
$419,061 |
$523,826 |
$212,397 |
Greenspond |
Chlorination System Replacement |
Replacement of the existing chlorination system. This will improve the quality of drinking water in the town and will increase access to potable water. |
$79,424 |
$99,280 |
$40,256 |
Happy Adventure |
Watermain Replacement and Septic Tank Installation |
Replacing the main waterline and installing a septic holding tank. This will provide residents with safe, clean drinking water and increase the town’s capacity to treat and manage wastewater. |
$207,124 |
$258,905
|
$104,979
|
Hare Bay |
Replace Water Services
|
Replacement of outdated service pipes with new infrastructure, benefiting the community by increasing access to potable water. |
$301,249 |
$376,562 |
$152,686 |
Heart's Content, Municipality of |
Sewage Pumping Station Upgrading |
Upgrading the lift station, including mechanical and electrical equipment. The project will provide better waste water services to town residents. |
$67,251 |
$84,064 |
$34,086 |
Heart's Delight-Islington, Municipality of |
Sanitary Sewer Outfall Replacement - Welsh's Hill |
The removal and replacement of the existing sanitary sewer outfall. |
$152,486 |
$190,607 |
$77,286 |
Hickman's Harbour-Robinson Bight |
Water System Improvements – Phase 2 |
Upgrades to the current water pressure booster station #2 in the Local Service District of Hickman’s Harbour. |
$63,587 |
$79,484 |
$32,229 |
Lewin's Cove |
Upgrade Water and Sewer on Pike's Road |
Upgrading of water, sewer and stormwater pipes will improve the quality of drinking water for residents. |
$155,622 |
$194,528 |
$78,876 |
Marystown |
Dunphy’s Road – Water, Sewer & Road Upgrading |
Upgrade to the water and sewer infrastructure as well as road infrastructure. This will benefit the community by improving access to potable water, increase its capacity to manage wastewater, and improve the road network. |
$133,633 |
$133,633 |
$101,139 |
New-Wes-Valley |
Water Main Extension Pound Cove to Templeman Connection |
Expansion of the main watermain from Little Northwest Pond to Newtown and Templeman streets. Little Northwest Pond will become the new water source for town residents, reducing maintenance and upkeep at the current water source (Carter’s Pond). This project will provide increased access to potable water. |
$585,723 |
$732,154 |
$296,869 |
Norman's Cove-Long Cove, Municipality of |
Water Line Upgrades |
Replacing water lines on Cemetery Road and Long Rocks Road. Work includes replacing 1038m of water pipes, five hydrants, and six water valves. Work also includes any associated road rehabilitation work. The project will ensure reliable water supply on Cemetery Road and Long Rocks Road, while increasing resident’s access to potable water. |
$236,021 |
$295,026 |
$119,625 |
Old Perlican |
Lift Station Retrofit |
Retrofitting two lift stations at the Bison Cove lift station, and the Washing Brook lift station. This will make the disposal of sewage for the community more efficient and reliable. |
$50,282 |
$62,852 |
$25,485 |
St. Lawrence |
Laurentian Avenue Water and Sewer Upgrades |
Rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure to increase access to potable water and improve the community’s capacity to manage wastewater and stormwater. |
$283,826 |
$354,783 |
$143,855 |
Salmon Cove |
New Water and Sewer Services |
Installation of new water and sewer services to provide 21 residences with potable water and sewer connections. It will also increase the Town’s capacity to manage wastewater. |
$425,802 |
$532,252 |
$215,814 |
Salmon Cove |
Sewer Pumping Station Upgrade |
Installation of a new lift station will protect 250 residents and their homes from sewage back up. |
$88,603 |
$110,754 |
$44,908 |
Salvage |
Chlorine Booster System & Distribution Upgrades |
Construction of a chlorine booster station to allow chlorine residual throughout the system, and the provision of post hydrants. This will improve water quality and increase access to potable water. |
$168,309 |
$210,386 |
$85,306 |
Terrenceville |
Armour Stone Protection |
Installation of armour stone where coastal erosion is occurring. This will provide protection against the heavy wave action. |
$142,353 |
$177,941 |
$72,150 |
Whitbourne, Municipality of |
Brigus Road Water and Sewer Upgrades
|
Replacing the water, storm sewer, and road infrastructure, including the installation of 425m of new watermain, 425m of storm sewer, 400m of sidewalk, 850m of curb and gutter, 22 water service connections, and 430m of new asphalt. The project will provide reliable water, stormwater, and road infrastructure to residents. |
$561,083 |
$701,354 |
$284,380 |
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