July 7, 2008

Burk’s Falls and Parry Sound receive funds for water, sewer improvements

BURK’S FALLS

The federal government is prepared to provide $275,880 in infrastructure funding for improvements to the water distribution system in the Village of Burk’s Falls.

The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, which are estimated at $827,641.

“Thanks to the federal government, we will be able to proceed with these necessary system upgrades,” said Cathy Still, Reeve of the Village of Burk’s Falls. “These improvements will provide better water services, increase firefighting capabilities.”

The project involves installing a new water line from the municipal well to the standpipe, constructing a building to house a new booster pump to increase pressure to all fire hydrants in the village, and replacing older lines to handle increased water pressure. The upgrades will provide residents and businesses with a more stable water supply.

Parry Sound’s sewage collection system upgrade will also receive federal infrastructure cash with a boost of $1,066,667.

This project requires the upgrading of the town’s sewage collection system by replacing two forcemains that cross the Seguin River, and approximately 1.4 kilometres of forcemain connecting to the wastewater treatment plant.

The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, estimated at $3.2 million.

“Supporting the upgrading of the sewage collection system is one of the ways we will deliver results for the residents of Parry Sound,” said Tony Clement, Parry Sound-Muskoka MP.

DCN News Services

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