Rivière-du-Nord – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst, Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, His Worship Denis Losier, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Tracadie and His Worship Joseph Lanteigne, Mayor of the Town of Rivière-du-Nord, announced a joint investment of more than $15.5 million, with more than $7.23 million in federal funding for Rivière-du-Nord, and more than $2.37 million in federal funding for the Regional Municipality of Tracadie, to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the Acadian Peninsula.
In Rivière-du-Nord, this investment will enable the construction of a new sanitary sewer system and aqueduct system on boulevard des Acadiens and rue du Pont. Work includes the installation of a 4,100-metre sanitary sewer system with two lift stations, an aqueduct system connected to the existing infrastructure with one booster station, and the reinstatement of road infrastructure.
In Tracadie, this investment will enable the renewal of aging sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer mains on Principale Street. Work includes replacing a total of over 200 metres of sanitary sewer and iron pipe water mains with PVC lines and replacing over 100 metres of concrete storm sewers. Additionally, approximately 110 metres of road will be refurbished and a new bike path will be added. These investments will improve access to drinking water and increase the capacity to manage wastewater.
A federal investment will also enable Tracadie to develop a network of new bike lanes and trails and conduct a study regarding the construction of a new footbridge across the Petit-Tracadie River. This investment contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting the expansion of networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges by making it safer for active transportation users to commute through the downtown area. By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
“The Acadian Peninsula is currently undergoing a remarkable renewal thanks to the arrival of new businesses and residents. Through investments like the ones we’re announcing today, our government continues to be there to support its growth and ensure the region’s residents can benefit from a great quality of life.” Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities