Newfoundland and Labrador governments to invest in water services

The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced financing for four water and wastewater projects.

Investment in these projects will enable residents to get ‘greater access’ to clean, potable water, as well as improved sewer service in the Town of Carbonear, and the Town of Victoria.

The investment will be made towards the work that involves replacing storm sewers, water mains, as well as sanitary sewer pipes.

The work also involves upgrading portions of road along main streets.

Newfoundland and Labrador Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Derrick Bragg said: “Funding for infrastructure upgrades help to create safe and healthy communities in the region. Providing reliable water, wastewater and road infrastructure to the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador is a priority for this government.”

According to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, these improvements will create a healthier environment to live, provides access to potable water, and safe disposal of sewage waste.

Carbonear Minister of Public Safety and MHA Steve Crocker said: “These projects and funding are critical for assisting municipalities to provide residents with access to safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater systems.

“Residents expect these basic and unequivocally important services, and we are pleased that both provincial and federal governments have continued to support our Town through these investments, ensuring the Town of Carbonear is a better community to live, work and raise a family.”

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing over $1.1m in these projects, while the Canadian government is investing over $1m through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the ‘Investing in Canada infrastructure plan’.

Furthermore, the municipalities are also contributing over $730,000.

Together, these investments total over $3m.