Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Cathy Rogers, Minister of Finance; and Jim Campbell, Mayor of Riverside-Albert; today announced over $24,000 in joint funding towards the installation of water system sampling stations in the Village of Riverside-Albert.
The federal government is funding up to 50 per cent of project costs—over $11,000.
Thanks to this investment, two dedicated water sampling stations will be installed on the municipal water distribution system.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and New Brunswick for clean water and wastewater.
This investment by the Government of Canada will ensure that residents have access to clean, safe drinking water for years to come.
I am proud that we were able to partner with the Village and the Province of New Brunswick with this investment for the future here in Albert County."
When we invest strategically, we maximize the return on every dollar invested."
The Honourable Cathy Rogers, Minister of Finance "As a result of the water and wastewater partnership with the federal and provincial governments, the Village of Riverside-Albert was able to install new water lines and laterals on King Street.
Quick facts The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
These investments complement the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a 2-year federal-provincial action plan aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region through five priority areas: Skilled workforce/Immigration; Innovation; Clean growth and climate change; Trade and investment; Infrastructure.