Parrsboro Water line Extended

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS -Water Line Extended

Some residents of Parrsboro will soon have better drinking water, thanks to a $12,000 investment by the Nova Scotia government.

The government and the town will cost-share a water line extension along Farrell Rd. The government will fund one-third of the $36,000 project through its Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP).

"This is an investment in a cleaner environment and the health of Parrsboro residents," said Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. "We promised to work with municipal governments to fund essential infrastructure projects and we're honouring our commitment."

Mr. MacIsaac announced today that 13 communities will receive PCAP funding worth a total of $517,335. The money will pay for sewage or water treatment facility design and improvements, groundwater exploration, fire hydrant upgrades and a new well connection. Work on all of the projects is slated to begin soon. The amount of work and completion date varies from project to project.

"We're investing in Nova Scotia's municipalities and creating opportunities across the province," said Mr. MacIsaac. "These investments will create construction and spin-off employment and will offer long-term health and safety benefits to these communities.

"Infrastructure improvements make communities more attractive to investors and can affect where businesses locate and create jobs."

More infrastructure investments are forthcoming. In early October, Nova Scotia signed a six-year, $196-million infrastructure agreement with the federal government. Mr. MacIsaac said municipalities are now recommending priority projects and work should begin in the new year.