Trois-Pistoles, Quebec, May 24, 2016—Work is getting under way in Trois-Pistoles today on an infrastructure project receiving almost $4 million in financial support from the federal and provincial governments.

Participating in the event was Jean D’Amour, Quebec Minister of State for Maritime Affairs, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, and Member of the National Assembly for Rivière-du-Loup–Témiscouata, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Region of Montréal.

This project consists of replacing the water lines and twinning the single sewer line along Jean-Rioux Sud and Notre-Dame Est Streets (from Jean-Rioux to Martin). Identified as a priority in Trois-Pistoles’ plan to renew its drinking water lines, sewer lines, and roadways, the work will allow citizens to benefit from safer more stable water infrastructure for years to come.

This project is receiving a total of $3,893,647 in government funding:

• $2,682,380, split equally between the governments of Canada and Quebec, is being provided through the Communities Component of the federal Building Canada Fund;
• $1,211,267 of the funding is being provided through the federal Gas Tax Fund and a contribution from the Government of Quebec:
• Canada: $857,577;
• Quebec: $353,690.

Quotes

“In funding this Trois-Pistoles project, we are ensuring that the population enjoys the high quality of life for which our country is famous. Indeed, the Government of Canada is committed to equipping every community with modern facilities to ensure citizens’ health and safety. The renewal of public infrastructure is part of a broad plan that will enable us to thrive and prosper in a healthy environment.”

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

“The Government of Canada recognizes that water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining clean waterways and healthy communities. We are engaging with our regional partners to make sure they have the support they need to build sustainable communities. It’s thanks to these initiatives and to projects like the one we’re celebrating today that we will develop 21st-century communities and ensure a high quality of life for generations to come.”

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“By making infrastructure a priority, our government is providing a boost to Quebec’s economy and employment. The project to rehabilitate Trois-Pistoles’ water and sewer systems demonstrates this; it also shows how the City is actively participating in the collective renewal and enhancement of our public infrastructure. I am proud that this important project is being carried out, which will allow the City to offer better services to its citizens.”

Jean D’Amour, Minister of State for Maritime Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

“Our government is working to improve infrastructure throughout Quebec. This is why I am proud to highlight the beginning of this important work to renew Trois-Pistoles’ water and sewer system. Our support for this important project is a testimony to our commitment to making tangible, sustainable improvements to our public infrastructure and contributing to the quality of life and sustainable development of our communities.”

Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region

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Contacts

Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure
and Communities
613-219-0149

Marie-Ève Pelletier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy,
Minister of Public Security, and
Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region
418-691-2050

Marc Lapointe
Press Secretary
Office of the Quebec Minister of State for Maritime Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
418-580-9754

For information:

Caroline St-Pierre
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs and  Land Occupancy
418-691-2015, extension 3746

Infrastructure Canada
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