From roads and buildings, to water and wastewater systems, reliable infrastructure is key to building stronger communities. Investments in safer and more efficient wastewater treatment helps keep our communities healthy, green and sustainable.
Today, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; Her Worship Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of the City of Bathurst, His Worship Edgar Aubé, Mayor of the Town of Beresford, and His Worship Maxime Lejeune, Mayor of Pointe-Verte, announced joint funding for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in three Northeastern New Brunswick communities.
The funding will support the installation of a booster station in the St. Anne area in Bathurst. The new station will increase water pressure for residences and fire hydrants. Combined sewer systems will also be removed at various locations throughout the city to reduce sewer overflows. The new separated sewer system will increase treatment capacity and lower treatment costs.
In Beresford, upgrades to wastewater, storm and water pipes on Godin, Doucet and Gagnon streets will increase the efficiency and reliability of the city's wastewater treatment infrastructure. Once complete, the improved sanitary lift station will be more resilient to floods caused by sea water and extreme tides, preventing sanitary outfalls into the Beresford wetlands. Additionally, funding will support upgrades to stormwater infrastructure and resurfacing on Quay Road in Pointe-Verte. Residents will benefit from a safer and more resilient roadway.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $4.7 million towards these projects through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of New Brunswick is providing over $3.9 million, while the municipalities are contributing more than $3.1 million in total.
