News release

Sandy Point Wastewater Project Approved Under Infrastructure Program

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (Oct. 2000 - March 2014)

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Sandy Point Wastewater Project approved under Infrastructure Program


Residents in Sandy Point, Shelburne Co., will soon see improvements in the area's wastewater collection and treatment system. A storm and sanitary sewer enhancement project is being funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Joint funding, in the amount of $355,838, 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 Cecil O'Donnell, MLA for Shelburne, on behalf of Angus MacIssac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.

"The provincial government made a promise to work with municipalities to make Nova Scotia safer, healthier and more prosperous," said Mr. O'Donnell. "Through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program, we are able to work towards meeting these goals."

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 Sandy Point Sewage Collection and Treatment project.

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

The $533,757 project will separate the municipality's storm and sanitary sewers, divert storm-flow from Shelburne Harbour and improve sewage collection and treatment. Enhancing the system will mean safer and more reliable movement of wastewater and will virtually ensure no risk of water system contamination. The federal and provincial funding under the program is subject to the formal acceptance of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne, which will fund the balance of the project.

"Keeping our drinking water safe is a priority project for our municipality," said Warden Patricia Nickerson. "The Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program has made it possible to get started on this project now."

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, six-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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