Upgrades to Kingston Sewer System Announced Under Infrastructure Program

SERVICE N.S/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Upgrades to Kingston Sewer System Announced Under Infrastructure Program

The Village of Kingston will be making major renovations to their wastewater system thanks to funding from the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Joint funding, in the amount of $425,624, was announced today as one of 22 project approvals totalling more than $21.8 million, by Robert G. Thibault, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Jon Carey, MLA for Kings West, on behalf of Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.

"We've listened to the people of Kingston and are responding to meet your needs - to improve the quality of your water, clean up the environment and assist in meeting future growth," said Mr. Carey.

Green municipal infrastructure that ensures effective wastewater management and safe drinking water is the first priority under the program. The majority of the federal and provincial funding announced in Year One will be directed to green projects, like the upgrades in Kingston.

"The Government of Canada is committed to building strong, healthy communities", said Mr. Thibault. "The Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program is investing in green projects that will improve water quality and clean our environment."

The $638,436 upgrade project will replace sewer lines and provide new equipment for the sewage treatment plant. Once completed, the project will result in a more efficient wastewater collection system with a reduced risk of groundwater contamination. The federal and provincial funding under the Program is subject to the formal acceptance of the Village Commission, which will fund the balance of the project.

"Quite simply, Kingston could not have accomplished this project on its own. We're glad that both the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia were able to share the cost with us of making this project a reality", said Roger McMullen, Chair of the Village Commission.

This is the first in a series of approval announcements for projects nominated by municipalities under the Program. Additional announcements are expected as projects undergo environmental assessment and final approval.

The $195-million, five-year Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program is administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. The Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities is represented on the program's management committee.

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