Canada and Quebec support major water infrastructure work in Danville

DANVILLE, QC, Sept. 8, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec are safeguarding public health and helping protect the province's waterways by investing in projects that will help ensure water and wastewater systems in the province are up to date and efficient. The Town of Danville will soon have access to renewed drinking water and sewer systems thanks to funding from the governments of Canada and Quebec.

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Karine Vallières, Member of the National Assembly for Richmond, today announced government financial support for the renewal of water and wastewater mains along Elm, Grove, Lambertand Pine streets in Danville. The costs, estimated at more than $985,000, will be covered by the federal Gas Tax Fund and Quebec's contribution. The Town of Danville has received a total contribution of over $1.3 million through this Fund for infrastructure projects, including those announced today.

Citations

"The Government of Canada is proud to invest in these projects, which will provide Danville residents with access to modern reliable water and wastewater services. We will continue working closely with our partners to make strategic infrastructure investments that protect the environment and preserve public health while promoting economic prosperity and the creation of well-paid middle-class jobs."

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"By supporting projects like these, our government is demonstrating its commitment to making lasting improvements to public and community infrastructure. This investment will allow the City of Danville—a tourist city well-known for its exceptional heritage and for the importance it places on culture—to provide residents with reliable infrastructure that will help ensure it can offer citizens durable public services, while also contributing to the City's objective of attracting and retaining citizens."

Karine Vallières, MNA for Richmond and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (youth), on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Montreal Region

"I am very pleased with the governments' support for this project, which will allow us to renew our infrastructure and provide essential services to the community. Having high-quality water is paramount."

Michel Plourde, Mayor of Danville

Quick Facts

• The federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) provides more than $2 billion each year to Canadian municipalities, which represents a long-term, ongoing, predictable and indexed source of funding. Funds are paid out twice a year in July and November.
• As part of the GTF Administrative Agreement, the Government of Canada's contribution represents 70.8% of eligible costs, while Quebec's contribution is 29.2%.
• Quebec's 2017‒2027 Infrastructure Plan calls for $7 billion in investments in municipal infrastructure under the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy. When combined with contributions from the Government of Canada and municipalities, this means $15 billion will be invested in Quebec's municipal infrastructure over the next 10 years.

Associated Links

Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada's new $180-billion infrastructure plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/about-invest-apropos-eng.html

Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html

For more information on the federal Gas Tax Fund and Quebec's contribution for 2014–2018: http://www.mamot.gouv.qc.ca/infrastructures/programme-de-transfert/programme-de-la-taxe-sur-lessence-et-de-la-contribution-du-quebec-2014-2018-tecq/

Quebec's 2017‒2027 Infrastructure Plan: https://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/budget_depenses/17-18/infrastructuresPubliquesQuebec.pdf

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SOURCE Infrastructure Canada

Sources: Brook Simpson, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Tel.: [phone]; Marie-Ève Pelletier, Director of Communications and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Montreal Region, Tel.: [phone]; Jacynthe Bourget, Political attachée, Office of the MNA for Richmond, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (youth), Tel. : [phone]; Information: Infrastructure Canada, Tel.: [phone], Toll-free: 1-877-250-7154, E-mail: [email protected]; Pierre-Luc Lévesque, Media Relations, Communications, Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Department of Public Security, Tel.: [phone], ext. 3746; Chantale Dallaire, Communications Coordinator, Town of Danville, Tel. : [phone]

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