Residents in Western Newfoundland to Benefit from Improved Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Transportation and Infrastructure
2021-01-15

Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development , on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced more than $9.5 million in joint funding for 13 projects to improve potable water services and wastewater infrastructure in communities in Western Newfoundland.

In Burgeo, work consists of replacing over 970 metres of water main, from intake to the water treatment building. This project will provide residents and visitors with improved water quality and increased access to potable water services.

This important project, as well as others announced today, will safeguard public health, protect the environment, and build healthy sustainable communities for generations to come.

See further details on all projects in the backgrounder below.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $4 million for these projects and the Government of Canada is investing more than $3.4 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The municipalities are contributing more than $2 million in total towards their respective projects.

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“These investments are a proactive approach to ensuring the infrastructure that provides services to the residents in these communities can continue uninterrupted. Soon, residents in these communities will see some of their infrastructure repaired and replaced and it will mean that they can continue to have clean drinking water and their waste water and sewer lines can continue to operate as they should.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“These important projects are ensuring residents of Western Newfoundland and Labrador have modern and reliable water and wastewater management systems. These projects will better protect the health and sustainability of our communities, while also providing jobs as we recover from the economic effects of the pandemic. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”
Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Maryam Monsef
On behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

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BACKGROUNDER

Information on 13 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Western Newfoundland and Labrador                                                                                   

Location Project Name Project Details Federal Funding Provincial Funding Municipal Funding
Burgeo Water Main Replacement Phase 6 The installation and replacement of 970 metres of new water main, increasing access to potable water, and improving water quality. $560,792 $503,007

 

 

$482,216
Burnt Islands Lift Station Upgrades – Burnt Island Replacing community lift station, including pumps, control panels, covers, hatches, chain hoists, pipes and valves, and system connections. The project will increase the town’s capacity to treat and manage wastewater and stormwater. $76,174 $95,218 $38,608

 

Channel-Port aux Basques Carson Crescent Storm Sewer Installation Installing a new storm water collection system, including 190 metres of storm water piping, manholes, and catch basins. The project will also remove and replace curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt affected by construction. The community will benefit from improved storm water and wastewater management. $272,929 $272,929 $206,564
Parson’s Pond Sewer System Phase 6A

 

Project includes the installation of 750 metres of sanitary sewer mains for approximately 15 households. The project will increase the reliability of the sewer system services for area residents. $272,050

 

$340,063 $137,887
Port au Choix Armour Stone Protection Project consists of building a retaining sea wall on the harbour front, below the boardwalk. The project aims to prevent the bank from continuous erosion. $110,179 $137,724 $55,843
Port au Port East Waterline Replacement – Romaines Road Replacing drinking water mains, including approximately 700 metres of water main along Romaines Road. The project will connect approximately 35 households to the water system, providing safer, more reliable water distribution, and greater access to potable water. $380,365

 

$475,456 $192,785
Rocky Harbour New Waterline Replacement- Chlorine Plant to West Link Rd – West Link Rd from Eastern Dr. to Parsons Lane Replacing 1,000 metres of water lines on West Link Road with new PVC waterlines, as well as 200 metres of waterlines. Work also includes replacing valves, curb stops and other associated work. This project will provide more dependable water distribution to residents. $543,634

 

$679,543 $275,537
Roddickton-Bide Arm Sewage Holding Tank – Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm The design and construction of a sewage holding tank. Scope includes design, tendering and construction of a 1,000 cubic metre tank. The project will increase the quality of effluent prior to discharge into the harbor, and will increase the municipality’s ability to treat and manage wastewater. $233,729 $292,161 $118,463
St. Pauls Berm/Intake and Pumphouse Upgrades The scope includes clean up and rehabilitation of reservoir/berm and replacing the existing pumphouse. The project will provide better water quality for residents and visitors. $145,094 $181,367 $73,539
Steady Brook Lift Station Upgrade

 

Scope of work includes site excavation, construction of a concrete chamber, the installation of piping, valves, pumps, controls, electrical, hoists, covers, and all other necessary equipment to produce an operating lift station. The project will provide a safe and reliable sanitary sewer pump station for the community. The project will increase the community’s capacity to manage wastewater. $90,683 $113,354 $45,962
Stephenville Queen Street Extension The rehabilitation of drinking, sewer and storm water pipes, including the reconstruction of 200 metres of water lines, 200 metres of sewer lines, 200 metres of storm sewer lines, improving services to 17 residences on the road. Project scope also includes construction of 400m of curbs, asphalt and associated road works.

The project will improve the town’s capacity to manage wastewater and stormwater, as well as increase access to potable water and improving the road network.

$284,905 $284,905 $215,628
Stephenville Crossing Seal Cove Road, Water and Sewer Phase 2 Scope of work includes replacing approximately 250 metres of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure. It also includes 250 metres of road upgrades such as improved concrete curb and sidewalk, new manholes, valves, and fire hydrants.

The Project will increase access to potable water, increase capacity to manage wastewater and storm water, and improve road surface.

$362,734 $453,417 $183,849
Trout River Upgrade Water Supply Intake – Trout River

 

The rehabilitation and bank stabilization of the armourstone along the outer bank of the Trout River. Project work will allow for more water to enter directly into to the intake system thereby creating a reliable and sustainable supply of water for area residents. $96,609 $120,761 $48,965
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