Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador, and Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, announced more than $5.4 million in joint funding for seven projects to improve potable water services and wastewater infrastructure in communities on the Avalon Peninsula.
In Holyrood, joint funding will support the installation of a 500,000 gallon water storage tank, as well as a new control system and water mains. The project will provide reliable and continuous potable water services to local residents and businesses.
The towns of Branch, Colliers, Ferryland, Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview, and St. Mary’s will benefit from water main and related infrastructure improvements, ensuring residents have easily accessible drinking water services.
Ferryland residents will also benefit from improved storm and sewer pipe installation, as well as road upgrades where project work is being completed. The town of Placentia will benefit from a lift station and new sewage treatment unit, increasing the town’s ability to treat and manage wastewater.
These projects will support future community growth, while also protecting the heath of residents and the environment.
See further details on all projects are available in the backgrounder below.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador providing over $2.3 million with the Government of Canada investing more than $1.9 million for these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The municipalities are contributing more than $1 million in total towards their respective projects.
Quotes
“Our funding announcements in recent months are leading to better water infrastructure in rural communities. By working with the communities and the Federal Government, we are making sure existing infrastructure continues to operate as needed for the residents of these communities.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“The funding announced today will improve water services for many residents in the district of Placentia – St. Mary’s. I will continue to advocate for improved potable water services and wastewater infrastructure for the residents of my district.”
Sherry Gambin-Walsh
MHA for Placentia – St. Mary’s
“Investing in modern water infrastructure is an essential part of building greener and healthier communities. Together with our partners, we are proud to invest in better and more expansive potable water systems, and waste management on the Avalon Peninsula. These projects will safeguard public health, and better protect the environment. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon
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BACKGROUNDER
Communities Benefitting from Improved Access to Water and Wastewater Services
Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support seven water and wastewater infrastructure projects on the Avalon Peninsula.
| Location | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Municipal Funding |
| Branch | Water Line Upgrade – Main Road West and North – Branch: The installation of 1410 metres of water main and 36 service connections on Main Road West, as well as 1205 metres of water main and 22 service connections on Main Road North. Additionally, 276 metres of water line and 21 service connections will be installed on Hill Road. The project will increase access to potable water and improve water services for dozens of residents. | $232,619 | $290,773
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$117,901
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| Colliers | Bedlam Pond Water Supply System: Rehabilitating the water supply system by installing 700 metres of watermain. The project will provide effective and efficient water supply for town residents. | $172,470 | $215,587 | $87,415 |
| Ferryland | Merrymeeting Road Water and Sewer Installation: Providing more homes with water services by installing 350 metres of sanitary sewer pipe, 200 metres of storm sewer pipe, catch basins, manholes, and valve chambers, as well as 350 metres of water line. Work also includes upgrading 350 metres of road. Residents will benefit from increased access to potable water, and an improved road network. | $255,054 | $318,818 | $129,272 |
| Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview | Ridge Road Water System Upgrade: Upgrading water infrastructure on the Ridge Road, including the installation of approximately 405 metres of watermain, 75 metres of service-line, three fire hydrants, and seven water valves. The project will provide potable water and increased fire protection to residents on Ridge Road and Murphy’s Lane. | $97,752 | $122,190 | $49,545 |
| Holyrood | Water Supply Upgrade: Work includes the installation of a 500,000 gallon water storage tank, control system and water mains. The project will provide reliable and continuous potable water to residents. | $581,814 | $727,267 | $294,888 |
| Placentia | Blivet Treatment Plant: Adding a lift station and new sewage treatment unit, including 50 metres of sewage main pipe and 10 metres of forcemain. The project will increase the efficiency of the current lift station, and the town’s ability to treat and manage wastewater. | $287,455 | $287,455 | $217,558 |
| St. Mary’s | Replacement of Water Tank – St. Mary’s: Project consists of installing a new water tank, and related accessories, ensuring the water system can withstand weather and natural disasters. It will also provide town residents with easily accessible drinking water. | $333,246 | $416,557 | $168,903 |