SAINT JOHN, NB, July 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and New Brunswick are working together to provide residents and businesses with modern, reliable and sustainable public infrastructure that will help safeguard public health and improve the quality of life for New Brunswickers.
Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Ed Doherty, New Brunswick Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saint John Harbour; and His Worship Don Darling, Mayor of the City of Saint John, today announced joint funding of more than $4.4 million for seven new infrastructure projects in Saint John.
The Government of Canada is contributing more than $1.6 million to these projects through both the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and the Small Communities Fund. The Government of New Brunswick is contributing more than $1.3 million and the City of Saint John is responsible for the remainder of project costs.
This investment will bring many benefits to Saint John residents. It will help improve the heating and cooling system at the Carleton Community Centre and provide new energy efficient windows, allowing the Centre to reduce its carbon footprint while continuing to serve the community in the lower West Side.
In addition, the funding will support the resurfacing of the roads on King Street and Main Street West, as well as on Marlin Drive and Marlin Terrace. Watermains and sanitary sewers will be installed throughout the city, increasing the efficiency and reliability of the sanitary and storm sewer systems. This project will help maintain clean waterways and a healthy community for Saint John residents.
Quotes
"By investing in public infrastructure, the Government of Canada is creating good, well-paying middle class jobs and supporting economic growth. I am pleased to see these seven infrastructure projects in Saint John move forward. Projects like these will help ensure the long-term health and prosperity of New Brunswick residents for generations to come."
Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Infrastructure investments for community spaces, roads and essential services like clean drinking water and reliable wastewater services contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Your government is getting things done in areas that are a priority for New Brunswickers. These investments will have a lasting positive impact on the quality of life of all residents."
Ed Doherty, New Brunswick Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saint John Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Andrew Harvey, New Brunswick Minister of Environment and Local Government
"Saint John is a community of choice for families. Through close partnerships with the federal and provincial governments, and investments in our critical infrastructure and community-based assets, we are paving the path to long-term economic, social and environmental prosperity and growth for the City and region."
His Worship Don Darling, Mayor of the City of Saint John
Quick facts
- Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- $26.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- $25.3 billion of this funding will support social infrastructure in Canadian communities.
- These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a 2-year federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas:
- Skilled workforce/Immigration;
- Innovation;
- Clean growth and climate change;
- Trade and investment;
- Infrastructure.
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Saint John residents to benefit from seven new public infrastructure projects
The governments of Canada and the New Brunswick are announcing funding for seven new infrastructure projects that will have a significant and positive impact on the people of Saint John. The Government of Canada is contributing up to $1,666,477 for these projects, and the Government of New Brunswick is providing up to $1,377,318. The City of Saint John will provide the remainder of the funding.
The projects announced today are as follows:
| Location |
Project Name |
Fund |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
| Saint John |
Chipman Hill – Sewer Separation, Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Renewals |
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund |
$385,403 |
$192,701 |
| Saint John |
Wentworth Street – Sewer Separation, Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Renewals |
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund |
$192,912 |
$96,455 |
| Saint John |
SCADA System |
Small Communities Fund |
$272,049 |
$272,049 |
| Saint John |
Rockland Road – Watermain Renewal and Sewer Separation |
Small Communities Fund |
$305,299 |
$305,299 |
| Saint John |
Visart Street – Watermain Renewal and Sewer Separation |
Small Communities Fund |
$187,411 |
$187,411 |
| Saint John |
Carleton Community Centre Improvements |
Small Communities Fund |
$142,176 |
$142,176 |
| Saint John |
Road Rehabilitation |
Small Communities Fund |
$181,227 |
$181,227 |
Associated links
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in New Brunswick: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/nb-eng.html
Atlantic Growth Strategy: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/ags-sca/Eng/atlantic-growth.html
Twitter: @INFC_eng
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
Kate Monfette, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, 613-301-0894, [email protected]; Anthony Doiron, Communications, Environment and Local Government, 506-444-2447, [email protected]; Lisa Caissie, Communications, City of Saint John, 506-721-5286, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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