Mulgrave to Enter Phase 2 of Water and Sewer Plans
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Mulgrave to Enter Phase 2 of Water and Sewer Plans
More Brophyville residents will soon have access to centralized water and sewer services thanks to a project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Joint federal and provincial funding in the amount of $242,338 was announced today by Robert Thibault, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans on behalf of Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and by MLA Ron Chisholm on behalf of Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.
"The government of Canada is working with Nova Scotians to build strong communities and improve our quality of life," said Mr. Thibault. "Through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program, we are investing in green projects like the one announced today for Mulgrave, which will improve our environment and provide safe, higher-quality water systems."
Green municipal infrastructure to ensure effective waste water management and safe drinking water is the first priority under the program. The majority of the federal and provincial funding announced in Year One is directed to green projects.
"One of the top priorities of the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program is to deliver a safer and reliable supply of drinking water and sewer services," said Mr. Chisholm. "This project will help improve the quality of life for the residents of Brophyville."
This $363,508 water and sewer extension project is Phase 2 of the Town of Mulgrave's plan to provide municipal water service to the community of Brophyville. The project includes extending a water main from the Marine Industrial Park to the community and two sewage pump stations.
The federal and provincial funding under the program is subject to the formal acceptance of the Town of Mulgrave, which will fund the balance of the project.
"Today's funding announcement marks an exciting and proud moment for the Town of Mulgrave as we forge ahead with the second phase of our promise to deliver centralized water to the residents of Brophyville," said Mulgrave Mayor Leonard MacDonald. This project has been a priority for several years. The program will provide the residents of Mulgrave with meaningful and much-needed infrastructure."
This is one of a series of approval announcements for projects under the program. To date, 59 projects have been approved during Year One of the program, representing an investment of more than $76 million. Additional announcements are expected as projects undergo environmental assessment and final approval.
The $195 million, six-year Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program is administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation is a member of the management committee. The Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities is represented on the program's management committee.