A funding announcement at town hall this morning offered great news for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in Yarmouth.
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS/HOUSING--Water Supply, Wastewater Upgrades for Yarmouth County
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Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in Yarmouth and water tower in the Municipality of Argyle will enhance operations and support future growth in the area.
“Southwest Nova Scotia is a great place to live and work. We need robust municipal services if we want to build more homes and help businesses grow,” said Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc, MLA for Argyle, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Improving water and wastewater systems will ensure we have the infrastructure needed to grow this beautiful part of our province.”
In Yarmouth, funding will support design work and upgrades needed to the electrical, mechanical and structural systems to enhance the treatment plant’s environmental performance and increase its capacity.
Total investment in the project is more than $1.9 million, with the Province and the Town of Yarmouth each contributing $991,325.
The Province also recently provided $750,000 to the Municipality of Argyle to repair and replace parts of a water tower in East Pubnico. The tank is the direct source of water for the local fire department and will help maintain fire protection for local residents, mitigate critical health and safety risks resulting from potential failure, and provide service to a major fish processing plant.
The projects are part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across Nova Scotia – a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.
Quotes:
“This funding is huge for the Town of Yarmouth, allowing us to make key investments in our wastewater treatment facility. A top priority of council in recent years has been to make significant upgrades to our water and wastewater infrastructure to better serve residents now and into the future. This funding helps us maintain that focus and position the town for growth and development.”
— Pam Mood, Mayor, Town of Yarmouth
“The Municipality of Argyle is thrilled to be a part of this announcement. This contribution will enable a full retrofit of our industrial water utility tank, one that is critical to support fire services and fish processing in this region. The work will extend the life of the tank by 25-plus years, and we are grateful that the Province agreed that this project was important to our residents.”
— Danny Muise, Warden, Municipality of Argyle
Quick Facts:
- the Municipal Capital Growth Program, announced in February, was designed to respond to the infrastructure needs of municipalities and addresses critical issues like housing, climate change, accessibility and growth
Additional Resources:
News releases about the Municipal Capital Growth Program and projects are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/search/all?field_topics=293