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Governments open taps on water funding

The funding will go towards upgrading the town's drinking water supply and storage
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Councillor Darren Carpenter

By Staff writer

Local governments in Nechako Lakes area are receiving millions of dollars in federal and provincial funding for clean and wastewater infrastructure.

District of Vanderhoof councillors and staff gathered Friday at council chambers to receive the good news, announced by the Honorable John Rustad, Minister Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and MLA for Nechako Lakes.

"This is a great news for Vanderhoof. This will guarantee our community water supply for fire protection, potable water and industrial use. This update would not be possible without the Federal and Provincial Government's contributions."

The funding will go towards upgrading the town's drinking water supply and storage, specifically upgrades to the reservoir, booster station and supply main. The total eligible costs for this project amounts to $3,579,500 which is made up of contributions of 33 percent from the provincial government, 50 percent from the federal government and the remaining 17 per cent is from the District of Vanderhoof reserve fund.

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund recipients include: $3,101,384 for Fort Fraser Infrastructure Project, $2,970,985 for water supply and storage upgrades in Vanderhoof, $277,592 for lagoon outfall upgrades in Houston, and $175,989 for a water treatment plant detailed design in Granisle.

The funding will help communities ensure that residents enjoy safe and reliable access to drinking water and improved environmental protections, and will assist local governments in meeting provincial and federal regulations. Clean water and wastewater management is a core service that communities depend on to grow and help ensure sustainability principles are met, while improving community vibrancy, resiliency and attractiveness.

The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund is providing approximately $310 million to 144 projects throughout the province.