The provincial and federal governments have announced more than $934,000 for three projects to improve water and wastewater services in St. George. From left: New Brunswick Southwest MP Karen Ludwig; St. George Mayor Crystal Cook; and Justice Minister and Attorney General Andrea Anderson-Mason, who is also the minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. (Photo: Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
The provincial and federal governments have announced more than $934,000 for a trio of infrastructure projects in St. George.
One of the projects involves constructing and improving wells to increase the drinking water supply.
Sewer and watermains will be improved along Carleton and Portage streets, and a wastewater treatment system will be updated.
“Modern, reliable water and wastewater infrastructure is a priority for all Canadians,” said New Brunswick Southwest MP Karen Ludwig in a statement. “These projects in St. George will ensure the continued development of healthy, sustainable communities in New Brunswick, providing services that meet people’s needs now, and into the future.”
The federal government is investing over $509,000 toward the projects while the province is contributing over $425,000.
“Water and wastewater infrastructure play an important role in maintaining quality of living in communities throughout the province and country,” said Andrea Anderson-Mason, the MLA for Fundy-The Isles-Saint John West.
“By investing in the Town of St. George’s lagoon aeration system, wells and watermains we are not only preserving public health and protecting the environment but are equipping the town of St. George with the infrastructure it needs to spur population and economic growth.”
The town of St. George will provide more than $384,000 toward the projects.
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