Improved Sewage Treatment for Barrington Area
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Improved Sewage Treatment for Barrington Area
Barrington and Barrington Passage area residents will soon have a $1.6-million sewage treatment system thanks to a project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Joint federal-provincial funding in the amount of $1,095,012 was announced today, Jan. 20, 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 Cecil O'Donnell, on behalf of Peter Christie, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. The Municipality of the District of Barrington will fund the balance of the project upon formal acceptance of the agreement.
"The government of Canada is serious about working with Nova Scotians to build strong communities and improving our quality of life," said Mr. Thibault. "With the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program we focus on investing in projects that improve the health of these communities by delivering higher quality water and sewer services."
Green infrastructure projects promote effective wastewater management, safe drinking water and sound environmental practices that benefit families and businesses in the province. The majority of the projects announced so far under the program are classified as green projects.
"This is another example of how all levels of government are working together to meet Nova Scotia's community goals of a safe and healthy environment," said Mr. O'Donnell. "The new sewage treatment system will deliver long-term environmental and cost- saving benefits to residents of the Barrington area."
The Brass Hill Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade project involves upgrading and expanding the Barrington and Barrington Passage sewage collection and treatment system. The planned repairs and replacements will include a UV disinfection system to treat sewage while using fewer chemicals. The project will result in more than 600 households being served by a more reliable and better quality wastewater system, and the environment will benefit from the discharge of cleaner, safer effluent.
"The health of our residents and environment is paramount. Today's project announcement addresses our top concerns by finding intelligent solutions to the needs of our growing community," said Sterling Belliveau, warden of the Municipality of the District of Barrington.
This project is one of a series of approval announcements under the infrastructure program. To date, 90 projects have been announced, representing an investment of more than $137 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.