News Release

MONCTON (GNB) – Infrastructure investments for projects totaling $3.3 million were announced today in Moncton.

“These infrastructure investments will help to ensure a safe and efficient public transit system in the City Moncton, while also making important improvements to Shediac Road,” said Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny. “The municipality and the province are working in partnership with the federal government to support travel, economic activity and jobs in this region.”

The city is receiving federal and provincial funding for the installation of onboard surveillance cameras for the city’s bus fleet and terminals, improvements to infrastructure at passenger terminals, and a new collection system for fares. Shediac Road will also be widened to improve traffic flow into the downtown.

The provincial and federal governments and the city are each contributing $1.1 million toward the four projects.

Under the Small Communities Fund, the provincial and federal governments are partnering to jointly invest more than $85 million for infrastructure over the next 10 years. Each project also receives matched funding from the community.

“Our government understands that by building stronger communities and modernizing and developing our infrastructure, we are creating jobs and opportunities and building a better Canada for future generations,” said Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen. “The Small Communities Fund of the new Building Canada Fund supports economic growth from coast to coast while ensuring that Canadian communities remain among the best in the world to live.”

Goguen made the announcement for Denis Lebel, minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs.

A total of 43 projects in New Brunswick communities will receive funding for strategic infrastructure projects that contribute to both a cleaner environment and economic growth. This is the first round of investments under the fund.

“The City of Moncton is pleased to see this investment come to fruition as it will significantly enhance our transit service and improve traffic issues along Shediac Road,” said Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc. “As our community grows, we must continue to deliver effective and efficient services to our residents, and proactively plan for the future. We thank both levels of government for their ongoing support.”

The Small Communities Fund was announced last year as part of the federal government’s 10-year infrastructure plan for communities with a population of less than 100,000. The fund was created under the New Building Canada Plan 2014-2024.

Eligible categories include highways and major roads, public transit, disaster mitigation, connectivity and broadband, innovation, wastewater, green energy, drinking water, solid waste management, brownfield redevelopment, local and regional airports, short-line rail, short-sea shipping and northern infrastructure.