MONCTON, N.B.—The New Brunswick and federal governments are investing about $40 million for a storm sewer renewal and improvement program in Moncton.
"The City of Moncton is pleased to see the three levels of government partner in this important infrastructure project," said Moncton Deputy Mayor Shawn Crossman. "As our city continues to grow, we must ensure that our sewer system is fully capable of supporting new development while alleviating the risk of flooding in certain areas of our municipality. This project will provide environmental benefits and will strengthen our community as we look toward the future."
The project involves:
— the installation of a dedicated storm sewer relief system will be installed where sanitary and storm sewers are currently combined;
— deteriorating sewers will be replaced;
— sewer capacity will be increased in certain sections;
— and a major drain relief system will be installed to reduce the risk of flooding.
Once complete, the project will significantly improve the reliability of the city’s sewer system.
The provincial government will contribute up to a third of eligible costs, to a maximum of $8 million, and the City of Moncton will be responsible for all remaining costs of the project, estimated to total $31.2 million.
The federal government has selected this project for funding consideration of up to a third of eligible costs, to a maximum of $8 million, under the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects.
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