An investment of approximately $17 million from provincial, federal and municipal governments will improve water and wastewater infrastructure for 11 communities in Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure a more reliable system.
One of the primary goals of the funding is to install a new watermain and water treatment facility in the Town of Holyrood at a cost of more than $3 million. The project is one of 19 infrastructure projects spanning 11 municipalities in the region, approved under the Municipal Capital Works Program and other funding commitments.
“A small rural town such as Holyrood would find it financially challenging to achieve its goals to provide safe, secure services to residents without the support of our governments through these infrastructure programs,” announced Holyrood Mayor, Gary Goobie, in a statement.
Infrastructure Projects Transforming Communities Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Avondale: Station Road Water Extension
A new project in Avondale will extend waterlines on Station Road to supply clean drinking water to residents. This initiative, funded under the Green Infrastructure Stream, includes contributions of $354,687 from the federal government, $443,358 from the provincial government, and $88,672 from the municipality.
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Bay Roberts: Shearstown Road Sewer Upgrades – Phase 1
Bay Roberts will undergo major upgrades to water, sanitary, and storm sewer systems on Shearstown Road, improving water quality, sewer access, and safety for vehicles and pedestrians. Funded under the Rural and Northern Communities Stream, the project receives $737,706 federally, $737,485 provincially, and $737,485 municipally.
Brigus: Conception Bay Highway Sewer Expansion
Brigus will install 600 metres of sewer pipe to connect eight homes along Conception Bay Highway to municipal services. This project, part of the Green Infrastructure Stream, receives $281,577 in federal funding, $351,971 from the province, and $70,394 from the town.
Bryant’s Cove: Cove Road Retaining Wall Rehabilitation
Slope stabilization and rehabilitation on Cove Road in Bryant’s Cove will improve road safety. The project, supported by the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, is funded with $1,061,908 from the federal government and $265,477 from the province.
Carbonear: Multiple Infrastructure Upgrades
Carbonear is advancing several infrastructure projects:
- Adelaide Street Upgrades: Replacing water, sanitary, and storm sewer systems with $587,629 federally, $587,629 provincially, and $293,814 municipally.
- Cross Roads Upgrades: Improving 230 metres of watermain, sewer lines, asphalt, and sidewalks with $325,747 federally, $325,747 provincially, and $162,874 municipally.
- Beach Road Sewer: Upgrading 225 metres of sewer main for $174,399 federally, $174,399 provincially, and $87,199 municipally.
- Grassey Lane Improvements: Replacing 210 metres of watermain and installing sewer services with $130,584 federally, $130,584 provincially, and $65,292 municipally.
- Screenhouse and Chlorine Building: Enhancing water system reliability for $101,449 federally, $101,449 provincially, and $50,724 municipally.
Conception Bay South: Wastewater Management Enhancements
Two projects in Conception Bay South will address wastewater treatment and management:
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades: Funded with $362,734 federally, $272,050 provincially, and $272,050 municipally.
- Chaytors Road Forcemain Replacement: Supported by $317,392 federally, $238,044 provincially, and $238,044 municipally.
Harbour Grace: Water and Sewer Improvements
Harbour Grace is enhancing local infrastructure with the following projects:
- LeMarchant Street Upgrades: $398,938 federally, $498,672 provincially, and $99,734 municipally.
- Riverhead Sewer Pumping Station: $167,395 federally, $209,244 provincially, and $41,849 municipally.
Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview: Community Enhancements
This area will benefit from projects like the Booster Pump Station Installation ($129,496 federally, $161,870 provincially, and $32,374 municipally) and a Ballfield and Playground Revitalization ($109,934 federally, $109,901 provincially, and $109,901 municipally).
Holyrood: Water Stability and Sustainability
Holyrood is constructing a new watermain and treatment facility, funded under the Green Infrastructure Stream with $1,206,490 federally, $1,508,112 provincially, and $301,622 municipally.
Paradise: Water and Sewer Services Expansion
Paradise is upgrading water and sewer services on Windmill Road and Bayview Heights. Combined funding includes $538,297 federally, $403,723 provincially, and $403,723 municipally.
Upper Island Cove: Mountain Road Waterline Replacement
Upgrades in Upper Island Cove include replacing old waterlines and repairing storm infrastructure. The project is supported by $134,008 federally, $138,381 provincially, and $27,676 municipally.
