Government of Canada to Support Major Arterial Roads Project in Cape Breton
Project made possible by the New Building Canada Plan
(firmenpresse) - CAPE BRETON, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/16/15 -- Infrastructure Canada
Federal, provincial and municipal officials gathered today to announce that the Government of Canada has identified Phase 2 of Cape Breton Regional Municipality''s Arterial Roads Rehabilitation project for funding consideration of up to $800,000 under the New Building Canada Plan in Nova Scotia.
Announcing the funding was the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Halton, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. She was joined by the Honourable Geoff MacLellan, Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, and Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
This project consists of resurfacing sections of five different roads in two different communities: South Street and Commercial Street in Glace Bay; and Sydney Port Access Road, Esplanade and Kings Road in Sydney.
Arterial roads are the backbone of the community and key to sustaining commercial, commuter, emergency-response and tourist activities. Rehabilitating the roads will extend their service life by more than 12 years and support efforts to manage traffic circulation more effectively.
The New Building Canada Plan is the largest and longest federal infrastructure plan in Canada''s history.
This unprecedented commitment is providing $53 billion to support provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure from 2014-24.
Over this ten-year period, Nova Scotia will benefit from approximately $1 billion in dedicated federal funding, including almost $426 million under the New Building Canada Fund.
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"With the New Building Canada Fund, our Government''s support for public infrastructure has never been stronger. We are pleased to work with the Government of Nova Scotia to approve projects under the New Building Canada Fund. Investing in the Arterial Roads Rehabilitation Program will ensure that infrastructure funding continues to flow as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth, and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada."
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Halton, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
"The New Building Canada Fund provides a tremendous boost for infrastructure improvements in communities across the province, including CBRM. In addition to jobs that this work will provide, it also shows our commitment to a strong community. We will continue to work collaboratively with our federal and municipal colleagues."
The Honourable Geoff MacLellan, Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
"This project is yet another phase of our Capital Plan that is making a difference for positive change in our communities. We look forward to working with the Federal Government with the New Building Canada Fund and the Province of Nova Scotia to continue serving the needs of our communities."
Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
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Contacts:
Vincent Rabault, Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure,
Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs,
and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada
for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Tracy Barron
Media Relations Advisor
Province of Nova Scotia
902-424-3733
Bhreagh Ross
Communications Assistant
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
902-563-5233 (office)
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
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Datum: 16.07.2015 - 07:30 Uhr
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