DOAKTOWN (CNB) – Federal, provincial and municipal governments have committed a combined $1.2 million to upgrade the Village of Doaktown’s drinking water system.

"Our investment will make a difference in the quality of the drinking water for the residents of Doaktown," said Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud. "Our government works regularly in partnership with the federal government and municipalities to deliver real results like this important water improvement project."

The federal and provincial governments will each invest $408,017 in the project through the Building Canada Fund - Communities Component. The village will also invest $408,017.

"This investment will have a direct impact on the quality of services offered to residents and businesses in Doaktown,” said Miramichi MP Tilly O’Neill Gordon. “Our investment in the water treatment plant and reservoir project for Doaktown will help to address important health, safety and environmental issues and enhance service reliability for the community. Our government recognizes the importance of working with provincial and municipal governments to deliver results to the people of New Brunswick.”

O'Neill-Gordon participated in the announcement on behalf of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Denis Lebel.

Work includes the construction of a water treatment plant and water reservoir on the north side of the village. This will improve the security of the north side's water supply and serve as a back-up supply for the south side water system.

"We would like to recognize the support of both levels of government," said Doaktown Mayor Charles Stewart. "This major funding to upgrade the village's drinking water system will help in providing water to the north side of the river."


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