http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=2236
By Regional District of Nanaimo; Union of BC Municipalities; Infrastructure Canada
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will receive $6.8 million in federal funding through the Canada-British Columbia-UBCM Gas Tax Agreement. The announcement was made July 12 by Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Ron Cantelon, MLA for Parksville - Nanaimo, on behalf of Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services. They were joined by UBCM President Brenda Binnie and Regional District of Nanaimo Chair Joe Stanhope.
The funding is earmarked for the Regional District of Nanaimo's two sewage treatment facilities. A sum of $5.6 million will allow the addition of two gravity thickeners, a cogeneration plant and a third digester at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre while $1.2 million is being allocated for secondary treatment plant upgrades at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre.
"Having access to clean water is a vital need for all Canadians. Canada's New Government is proud to partner with the Province of British Columbia and UBCM to provide funding that will help areas such as the Regional District of Nanaimo meet their infrastructure needs, improve water quality, and contribute to the health of the environment," said Dr. Lunney.
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