TURTLE CREEK (GNB) – Residents of Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe today celebrated the official opening of the Tower Road Dam and Reservoir in Turtle Creek.

“Today's celebration means residents of the Greater Moncton region can continue to have the confidence in the safety of their drinking water,” said Economic Development Minister Bruce Fitch. “Our investment in this project shows our government's commitment to the economy and the environment.”

Fitch spoke on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Paul Robichaud, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation.

Built along Tower Road, the new earth-filled dam, which is 1.5 kilometers long and 20 meters high, and the 250-hectare reservoir will provide the communities with an additional 16.5 million cubic meters of water. The original dam and reservoir, designed to serve about 100,000 people, had outgrown its design capacity as the Greater Moncton Area has experienced significant growth in recent years.

“We are proud to support this significant infrastructure project that will ensure that the Greater Moncton Area's water supply meets the needs of its growing population,” said Rob Moore, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. “Our government's investment in initiatives like the Tower Road Dam and Water Reservoir project clearly demonstrates our continued commitment to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for all Canadians.”

Moore attended on behalf of Denis Lebel, minister of Infrastructure, Communities, and Intergovernmental Affairs.  

“The City of Moncton is proud of its water supply infrastructure and with the completion of this major project, we secure a clean, plentiful source of water for the future,” said Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc. “Expanding our water supply has been a major undertaking for the City of Moncton and was made possible through our federal/provincial infrastructure funding program.”

The provincial and federal governments each contributed up to $9.79 million to the project. The City of Moncton provided the estimated remaining $23.62 million.


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