From Grand Falls-Windsor to Torbay, 17 essential water and wastewater projects will improve municipal services and pave the way for more homes after a joint investment of over $32.3 million from federal, provincial and municipal governments.
In Torbay, over $4.4 million in joint funding will support the construction of the North Pond Water Treatment Plant, improving drinking water quality for current and future residents.
In Grand Falls-Windsor, over $5 million in joint funding will provide a new water storage tank and standpipe for the community, increasing capacity to allow for the construction of more homes.
Fifteen other projects across Newfoundland will replace watermains, upgrade lift stations, and expand water and sewage capacity for communities. These projects will improve service for current residents, ensure resiliency by replacing aging infrastructure, and pave the way for the construction of more homes to support a growing population.
These types of important infrastructure projects support the Government of Canada's goal to address the housing crisis, and complement the work of Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build affordable homes, support builders with financing, and encourage better building methods.
Together, we will make housing more affordable by unleashing the power of public-private cooperation, catalysing a modern housing industry, and creating new careers in the skilled trades.
