News Release

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Three levels of government announced a combined investment of more than $4.2 million today to support three wastewater infrastructure projects in the Municipal District of St. Stephen and the Nackawic-Millville Rural Community.

“These projects will provide the Nackawic-Millville Rural Community and St. Stephen with improved capacity to manage wastewater and storm water, as well as better streets,” said Réjean Savoie, minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. “Funding for improvements like this are part of our government’s commitment to build vibrant and sustainable communities.”

Funding in St. Stephen will support the separation of combined sewers and upgrades to underground infrastructure along several main roads. The work will include constructing new storm sewers on School Street and Union Street and the separation of combined sewers on a section of School Street, from Queen to Main Street.

“The funding announced today is a great example of the benefits that can be achieved when municipal, provincial and federal governments work collaboratively for the public interest. We look forward to a continued partnership as St. Stephen works to address its infrastructure deficit over the coming years,” said Allan MacEachern, mayor of the Municipal District of St. Stephen. “Our community will not only appreciate the newly paved streets, but they will also benefit from the improved and updated water, sewer and storm water lines underground being more dependable and efficient. This will decrease costly repairs and avoid the wasted energy used to treat and pump storm water at the treatment facility.”

Funding in the Nackawic-Millville Rural Community will upgrade the northside wastewater treatment facility by enhancing the treatment system, adding a new ultraviolet disinfection system and replacing the roof, which will extend the lifespan of the facility.

“We are very pleased with the support of our federal and provincial partners for this critical infrastructure project that will upgrade and extend the life of our current facility,” said Tim Fox, mayor of Nackawic-Millville Rural Community. “Without the financial support of both levels of government, this project would not have been able to be completed.”

The provincial government is investing $1,414,312 while the federal government is investing $1,697,344. The Municipal District of St. Stephen is contributing $922,000 and the Nackawic-Millville Rural Community is providing $208,922.

“Investing in water and wastewater infrastructure is critical for the growth and health of our communities and environment,” said federal Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Dominic LeBlanc. “Upgrading these assets in Nackawic-Millville and St. Stephen will better protect homes from flooding events and contribute to healthier Saint John and St. Croix Rivers.”