News Release

NACKAWIC (GNB) – A $102,567 storm drain upgrade was announced today in Nackawic under the Small Communities Fund.

“This upgrade will improve wastewater management in the community and prevent potential damage to other underground infrastructure,” said Carleton-Victoria MLA Andrew Harvey. “This project makes infrastructure improvements and creates local jobs. It is an example of all levels of government working together to move New Brunswick forward.”

Harvey attended the announcement for Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny.

“The federal government understands that by building stronger communities and modernizing and developing our infrastructure, we are creating jobs and opportunities and building a better Canada for future generations,” said Tobique–Mactaquac MP Mike Allen. “The Small Communities Fund of the New Building Canada Fund supports economic growth from coast to coast to coast while ensuring that Canadian communities remain among the best in the world to live.”

Allen attended the announcement for Infrastructure, Communities, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Denis Lebel.

The project involves installing a new lining in a storm drain on Pugsley Street.

“This project represents an important improvement to our community’s infrastructure,” said Nancy Cronkhite, mayor of Nackawic. “Upgrades to the storm drain will help us ensure our residents continue to benefit from quality services.”

Under the Small Communities Fund, the provincial government is partnering with the federal government to jointly invest a total of about $79 million in infrastructure over the next 10 years. Each project also receives matched funding from the community for a total investment of more than $118 million.

A total of 38 projects in New Brunswick communities will receive funding for strategic infrastructure projects that contribute to both a cleaner environment and economic growth. This is the first round of investments under the fund.

The Small Communities Fund was announced last year as part of the federal government’s 10-year infrastructure plan for communities with a population of less than 100,000. The fund was created under the New Building Canada Plan 2014-2024.

Eligible categories include highways and major roads, public transit, disaster mitigation, connectivity and broadband, innovation, wastewater, green energy, drinking water, solid waste management, brownfield redevelopment, local and regional airports, short-line rail, short-sea shipping and northern infrastructure.