A joint investment of more than $6.6 million from the Provincial and Federal Governments and the Town of Placentia was announced today to help the town improve its drinking water infrastructure. This investment will help the town replace 5.3 kilometres of aging watermain pipes to develop a more reliable and efficient system.

Phase one of the project will see work from the Roman Catholic Church in Dunville to Fox Harbour Road including Fox Harbour Road, and phase two will address another section from Fox Harbour Road to the end of the system.

The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are each investing more than $2.6 million towards the project, while the Town of Placentia is contributing more than $1.3 million.

The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the funding today at an event in Placentia. Premier Furey was joined by Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Sherry Gambin-Walsh, MHA for Placentia – St. Mary’s, and His Worship Keith Pearson, Mayor of the Town of Placentia

In Budget 2022, the Provincial Government invested $259.5 million in municipal infrastructure to help municipalities provide better services to residents.

By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians. The Government of Canada’s funding for this project comes from the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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“Our government invests millions of dollars each year to help Newfoundland and Labrador municipalities improve municipal infrastructure. This funding will allow the Town of Placentia replace old infrastructure with a reliable and efficient system so water services can continue without disruption. We continue to work with our municipal and federal partners to improve communities throughout our province.“
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“We are happy to work together with the Federal Government and the Town of Placentia to fund this infrastructure. Sharing the cost of municipal infrastructure helps communities complete work on important projects. We look forward to more investments for this region in the future.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“Since 2015 I have been working on behalf of the residents of Dunville – Placentia, advocating for improved infrastructure. The Dunville Watermain Replacement project shows that when governments of all levels work together, with a shared vision for improving infrastructure, we can deliver important benefits for communities.”
Sherry Gambin-Walsh
MHA for Placentia – St. Mary’s

“Modern and reliable drinking water infrastructure is essential to safeguard public health. Today’s investment will help the Town of Placentia reduce the number of leaks in its system and ensure residents have reliable services for years to come.”
Ken McDonald
Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

“This funding announcement for the Dunville Water Project will bring much needed infrastructure improvements to the Town of Placentia.  Most importantly, this investment will give our residents a better quality of living and make our Town even more attractive to invest and do business. The Town of Placentia remains committed to working with both levels of government to deliver clean and safe drinking water to our residents.”
His Worship Keith Pearson
Mayor of the Town of Placentia

“I commend Mayor Pearson and the council of the Town of Placentia for their foresight and planning to upgrade the town’s water system. We recognize that infrastructure needs are a key priority for municipalities across the province. We continue to work with communities, encouraging them to work together where possible, to make these important improvements.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

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