Ten municipalities in western Newfoundland will upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure after a joint investment of more than $35.6 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
This was announced in Corner Brook by the Honourable Kody Blois, MHA Hal Cormier, and Mayor Linda Chaisson.
This funding will support 10 water and wastewater projects, one of which is the construction of a new water storage tank and transmission mains in Corner Brook. This will allow for new housing, enabling the development of a 300-unit residential subdivision in the city.
From St. Anthony to Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou, these municipal wastewater projects will support future residential growth and are part of the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador's funding agreement that is paving the way for the construction of more homes to support a growing population. The full list of projects can be found in the attached backgrounder.
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, the 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.
