News Release

CAMPBELLTON (CNB) – The provincial and federal governments joined the City of Campbellton in announcing a combined investment of $1,388,359 in the water and wastewater system in the municipality.

"This infrastructure project is important for the city's downtown business core as it will replace an old and brittle water system," said Campbellton-Restigouche-Centre MLA Greg Davis.

He appeared at the event on behalf of Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud and Environment Minister Margaret Ann Blaney.

"The water lines and water services in this district are more than 99 years old,” said Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie. “They no longer meet modern needs and requirements. This investment will have a direct impact on the quality of services offered to citizens and businesses in Campbellton, not to mention provide better environmental protection. In addition, this project will create economic activity in Campbellton this summer, once the work begins."

Valcourt was speaking on behalf of Denis LeBel, federal minister of transport, infrastructure and communities.

"The citizens of the City of Campbellton and city council would like to take this opportunity to thank Minister Bernard Valcourt, Minister Paul Robichaud and certainly MLA Greg Davis for the funding, which will improve our downtown business community," said Campbellton Mayor Bruce MacIntosh.

The project consists of replacing the water system and the wastewater collection system along Roseberry Street, between Subway and Andrew streets.

The provincial and federal governments are each investing $462,786 through the Building Canada Fund, Communities component. The City of Campbellton will invest $462,787. Funding is contingent on the completion of all contractual agreements.