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Message From The Chair

By Jerry Villard

Another summer has come and gone, and I’m sure everyone is go- Luc Richard of Windsor, N.S. is attending the Nova Scotia Taylor Killen of New Glasgow, N.S. is entering her first year in the ing full-out with fall maintenance to Community College Akerley campus in pursuit of a Power Honours Bachelor Science in Biomedical Science at the University get ready for another winter. I feel Engineering Certificate. of Ottawa. certain everyone had a busy summer and I hope you had some time to spend with family and friends at the campground, cottage, or just at a MPWWA bursary winners announced family gathering. As we come into the fall routine, For the year 2018, the Maritime Prov- having attended the North Nova Scotia Ed- can also be found cruising the trails on his I’m hoping everyone is now looking inces Water and Wastewater Association ucation Centre for the past four years. She motorcycle or spending time at the family at their requirements for CEUs if is pleased to once again award two edu- is an active volunteer in her community, camp. His proud parents are past MPWWA they’re up for certification renewal cational bursaries, valued at $1,000 each, including working with the New Glasgow Chair Todd Richard and his wife Melissa. this year. The MPWWA is offering a to two deserving students attending post- Kinsman Club and volunteering with the Congratulations and we wish both of variety of courses between now and secondary institutions whose parents are Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow. Proud our recipients continued success in their the end of the year, but if you have members of the MPWWA. mama Marianne Killen is a New Glasgow scholastic endeavours. something you would like to have This year’s recipients of the Maritime area member of the MPWWA. Since the inception of the education- training on, please let us know and Provinces Water and Wastewater Associa- Luc Richard is from Windsor, N.S. and is al bursaries in 2013, the MPWWA has we’ll follow up to see if we can make tion Educational Bursaries are Taylor Kil- attending the Nova Scotia Community Col- contributed a total of $12,000 in financial it available at a reasonable cost. len and Luc Richard. lege Akerley campus in pursuit of a Power assistance to students looking to further I would like to thank Tim Hen- Taylor Killen is from New Glasgow, Engineering Certificate. In his community their education. man for serving as our training N.S. and is entering her first year in the he is active in the minor hockey scene hav- For further information on how to apply coordinator for the last five years. Honours Bachelor Science in Biomedical ing both played on numerous teams as well for the educational bursary, check out the Tim is stepping aside due to in- Science at the University of Ottawa after as spending many hours officiating. He MPWWA web page: www.mpwwa.ca. creased work and family commit- ments. Stepping up to fill the role of training coordinator is Jeff Rogers Index Publication No. 40064799 from Quispamsis. All training re- quests will be forwarded to Jeff, so Potlotek ...... 2 he can contact training providers. Operator Profile ...... 3 Zone directors will still be involved in training in their area and you Power outages...... 4 can contact them with your request/ Moncton ...... 5 comments. A list of directors and their zones can be found on our web- Fredericton ...... 6 site: mpwwa.ca. McAdam ...... 7 Zone Map ...... 8

Continued on page 2 ADDRESS LABEL HERE Riverside - Albert...... 9 Page 2 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • November 2018 www.mpwwa.ca

Continued from page 1 For more information, contact Clara at seminars, and always with ideas he would [email protected]. roll up his sleeves and help make happen. Your executive is currently in full plan- Another important part of our annual On behalf of the board and membership, ning mode for the 2019 Annual Training training seminar has become the charity I want to thank Alan and Holly for all Seminar to be held in Moncton at the Ho- auction and once again we will be help- their work and hope they can continue to tel Beausejour, April 14 to 17. More infor- ing support a deserving local charity from attend annual seminars as alumni mem- mation will be coming in early January, New Brunswick. We appreciate all the bers. But you never know in this indus- but if you have any ideas for presenters at support we get from the membership for try; work has a way of finding you and the workshops, please contact Conference opening your wallets, as well as suppliers benefiting from years of experience. Some Chair Troy Atkinson or your local zone and employers for donating items for you of you will remember Alan from Moncton director. We will be sending out seminar to bid on. See you in Moncton, April 14 to when Cyrus was our entertainment: EI- brochures with much more detailed infor- 19, 2019. EIO, Alien Translator, and guy who was mation on workshop topics, presenters, Speaking of the charity auction, the trying to stop the water leaks in the wall and speakers. guy who brought it forth and was instru- but could only communicate in Chinese! This year we will again be presenting mental in getting it off the ground with (Since I initially composed this, Alan has the “Top Ops Event” sponsored by ACW- the help of his wife Holly, Alan Benninger, taken a contract with Municipality of the WA. This will take place at the same time decided to take retirement from N.S. En- County of Inverness as Supervisor of Wa- as the tours are occurring for those who vironment. Alan has been the N.S. gov- ter and Wastewater Operation!!) aren’t planning on going. The winning ernment representative on the MPWWA Enjoy the fall and have a Merry Christ- Message From team will have the opportunity to go to Board since before I became part of it mas and Happy New Year, since next is- Orlando Florida June 14 to 17, 2020 to com- and has always worked to try to improve sue is in Jan. 2019. Feel free to contact any The Chair pete against other regional winners. Start our offerings to members through train- of the board members or Clara with ideas getting your team lined up for April 2019. ing workshops, presentations at annual or questions. Potlotek First Nation receiving new water treatment system

By Drake Lowthers Members of the Richmond County Mike Chaulk, practice lead in water community’s water supply infrastructure. band of approximately 745 members have treatment with CBCL Consulting Engi- “Beginning at the intake, there’s a new POTLOTEK: A new water treatment been dealing with water quality issues for neers, has been working with the commu- treatment plant, there are new distribution facility for Potlotek First Nation is decades and the construction of a new facil- nity on their water treatment facility since pipes, and the replacement of the water long overdue. ity has recently begun. 2014 and he says the main problem is the storage reservoir,” he says. “The big white recurring seasonal issue of dirty water. tank in the community will be replaced “Black water pouring out of people’s by a new tank because the existing one taps, principally that’s caused by manga- is failing.” nese that occurs in the water naturally and The current capacity will also be dou- DESIGN • CONSTRUCT • SERVICE is not removed by the existing treatment bled in order to support population growth COMPLETE STORAGE SOLUTIONS plant,” he says. “The treatment plant it- in the community, as well as accommo- self is sort of at the end of its life; it’s not date visitors to the St. Anne’s Mission Glass-fused-to-steel storage tanks offer maximum reliable, it’s not stable, and it has a num- each summer. ber of mechanical systems that are known The new plant will treat the water using corrosion resistance and the longest life span available. to fail.” a completely different treatment process The Government of Canada supported than the existing plant. The primary treat- this project with an investment of $6.16 ment process is called dissolved air flota- million, including the design, construction, and removes such things as colour, tion, and project management of the new metals, and cloudiness of the water. Chaulk facility, transmission lines, and water res- says this is a tried-and-true method and is ervoir, as well as the decommissioning of the main method of treatment in municipal the existing water plant and water tower. water treatment plants in Port Hawkes- On Sept. 19, a construction contract was bury, Judique, and Arichat. signed with Sydney-based Brilun Construc- Interim repairs to the existing system tion and work on the new facility started have been completed at a cost of $842,000 and the following week. Chaulk says the new the existing plant will continue to operate system is a complete replacement of the until the new facility is functional.

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157712 www.mpwwa.ca November 2018 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • Page 3 Babineau credits mechanical aptitude as reason for his success Former bodybuilder finds life’s work in making the paper, pumping it, and now treating it

By Ken Partridge equipment is involved in processing all that wastewater. Name: Cory Babineau 9. What else should the public know Job title: Wastewater Operator about what you do? 1. Where do you work? If every person could stop flushing gar- Greater Moncton WasteWater Commission bage down the toilet that isn’t biodegrad- 2. How long have you worked there? able we could save wastewater plants a Five years lot of money, from pulling pumps because 3. When did you join the MPWWA they’re jammed full of baby wipes that and what advantages do you find being don’t break down to even hair and dental a member? floss causing problems. In general, infil- I’ve been a member since 2015. Advan- trating the treatment plant. tages include general information about 10. What’s something everyone the industry, training possibilities, up- knows about you? grade stories from around the Atlantic How much I enjoy going to the lake Provinces and every day challenges we en- in the summertime. Spending time with counter also in the industry. friends and family on the waters of Grand 4. What’s the biggest challenge in lake is the best part of summer, for sure. your job? 11. What’s something almost no one The biggest challenge we face on a daily knows about you? basis is the amount of garbage that seems I was a competitive bodybuilder in the to find its way into our system: clothing, 1990s, winning provincial and Atlantic ti- plastics, needles, and on occasion even a tles in 1995 and 1996, and became the New set of false teeth or two. Brunswick champion in 1999. 5. What’s your favourite part of 12. What’s your proudest profession- your job? al accomplishment? The people I work with by far. The peo- Receiving my red seal automotive tech- ple I work with at GMWC are the reason I nician certificate when I was 22 years enjoy going to work every day. There will old. Without my mechanical background, always be good and bad days but having I don’t believe I would be where I’m at the right personnel team around you for today. From working as an automotive support can always make a bad day better. technician to becoming an operator/in- Cory Babineau says if people would stop flushing garbage down the toilet that isn’t 6. Are there any less favourite parts? dustrial mechanic at Irving Tissue to a biodegradable, they could save wastewater plants a lot of money. Yearly cleaning of compost toilets pump/service mechanic at Xylem and around the city in the fall… I would elabo- now a wastewater operator at GMWC, it’s rate but I think it’s self explanatory. all due to learning mechanical skills at an 7. How did you first become involved early age. in Industry? 13. What’s your proudest personal My first lucky break came from Xy- accomplishment? lem Water Solutions when I was hired as My family. My wife Vicki and kids Tay- a pump/service mechanic at the Moncton lor and Colby are the reason why my life is branch, which helped me immensely in be- as great as it is. Without their support over coming an operator at GMWC. My family the years I may have been that guy that is quick to point out that I’ve been work- doesn’t take the chance to try something ing at this much longer, since I worked at new in life. Irving Tissue making toilet tissue for more 14. What’s your best advice to a than 10 years previously. The running joke fellow industry member, or someone at home is I made the paper, I pumped the looking to join the industry? paper, and now I treat the paper. Don’t be afraid to try something new, 8. What’s the least understood part learn new skills. Mechanical aptitude is of your job? a huge part of this industry, but comput- How much time and money goes into er skills are just as valuable. These jobs processing human waste. Every home might not sound like the best industry to in the greater Moncton area pays a fee to get into but as the saying goes: “As long as 157713 flush their toilet and wash things but I’m there are people, there’s always something sure few of them know how much time and flowing down the pipe.”

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Editorial and advertising published in the Maritime Provincial Water & Waste Water Report may Mailed under Canada Post Publications Mail not be reproduced in any form without prior approval of the publisher. Advocate Media Inc. is not Agreement No. 40064799 responsible for the safety and condition of unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. Page 4 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • November 2018 www.mpwwa.ca Passing of Gary MacKinnon, Charlottetown Water and Sewer At the 2013 ACWWA Conference in ing related to his position to better able Fredericton, N.B., our co-worker Gary him to do his jobs. MacKinnon was awarded the Silent In addition to his regular duties, he was Hero award for P.E.I. He started with the always available to work in other areas of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility the utility that mostly related to failures in 2005 as the water and sewer pumping and necessary emergency repairs. He was station maintenance operator. eager and dependable to work overtime A licensed electrician, he brought when required in all aspects of utility op- many skills to the position and took erations, regardless of the time of day or great pride in his responsibility to over- night, week or weekend. see the city’s water, sewer, and booster On July 31, 2018, we lost a co-worker stations along with two reservoirs. He and dear friend when Gary passed away was also involved in getting the city’s suddenly at his work place. It’s a day that new wellfield and reservoir operational. changed the lives of many and he will be While working for the utility, Gary missed. He was truly an asset to our utility. Gary MacKinnon receives his Silent Hero Award at the 2013 ACWWA Conference achieved Class IV certification in water Gary, son of Phyllis “Bonnie” and the in Fredericton, N.B. From left, Charlie Anderson of the AWWA, MacKinnon, and distribution and wastewater collection. late Leonard “Buddy,” is survived by his Cordell Samuels of the WEF. He also had his Class I in water treat- mother, two sisters (Gail and Linda) and a Photo: Maggie Hood ment and was quite willing to take train- niece, Josie, whom he totally adored. Parallel switchgear designed to ensure continuous service in power outage

Andy Walker matically send commands to start engine generators. The first generator set to reach pre-set voltage and Editor’s Note: As we head into frequency is connected to the bus the winter season, power losses across by closing its circuit breaker. The our region become a common occur- system permits first-priority loads rence. Here’s a peek at one community’s to transfer to the connected engine approach to protecting their water/ generator set, while delaying the wastewater systems from such out- transfer of lower priority loads un- ages, and how we might benefit from til additional generator capacity has their experience. been connected. The water department in Charlotte, Afterward, upon receipt of a signal North Carolina is taking steps to ensure from transfer equipment that it has uninterrupted service to its water and retransferred to the normal power wastewater customers even in the event source, the system alerts the genera- of a power failure. tor sets to disconnect and shut down. The utility has purchased paralleling The control system will be designed switchgear for their water and wastewa- to utilize redundant PLC controls and ter treatment facilities. The new equip- include full manual capabilities, al ment will monitor the incoming utility lowing for operation of the system in power and, in the event of a power fail- the unlikely event of a failure of the ure, ensure the transfer of emergency redundant PLC-based controls. backup power. The initial system is scheduled to The department serves 1,076,837 be in place by the end of the year, with people in Mecklenburg County. The The water utility has 285,087 cus- present and one future), 4,160-volt, three- the second scheduled for early 2019. water utility pumps an average of tomers, 252,750 of them residential and megawatt engine generators. “We want to make sure our custom- 106 million U.S. gallons of water per 14,308 commercial. It maintains 4,353 Each system will be designed to ers have continuous service,” says Cam day while the wastewater treatment miles of water mains, 17,315 hydrants, provide paralleling operation of the Coley, a public relations spokesperson facilities handle slightly more than and 17 booster pumping stations. Mean- engine generators with the local utility, for the Charlotte Water Utility. 78 million gallons. There are three while, the wastewater system has 4,330 to provide seamless, uninterrupted The contract to supply the parallel water treatment plants with a com- miles of water mains and 81 lift stations. transfer of power between the on-site was let with stringent design criteria, bined capacity of 174 million gallons Russelectric is being contracted to engine generators and the incoming delivery schedule and extensive war- per day. Meanwhile, the six wastewa- engineer and build each of the two gen- utility service. ranty requirements. All components ter treatment plants have a combined erator paralleling control and distri- Upon receipt of a loss of normal were also required to undergo compre- capacity to handle 123.175 million bution switchgear systems to control power signal from automatic trans- hensive factory testing of the complete gallons per day. the paralleling operation of three (two fer equipment, the system will auto- systems prior to shipment. www.mpwwa.ca November 2018 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • Page 5 Université de Moncton getting new water, wastewater project

MONCTON, NB – The provincial and will serve many properties near down- federal governments and the Université town Moncton that offer considerable de- de Moncton are investing of more than velopment potential,” says Post-Second- $1.3 million for a water and wastewater ary Education Minister Roger Melanson. infrastructure project on the universi- “The project will enable the institution ty’s Moncton campus. to continue to fulfill its role as a univer- “This announcement is crucial for sity and contribute to the economic de- the Université de Moncton,” says acting velopment of the community.” president and vice-chancellor Jacques The provincial and federal govern- Paul Couturier. “It opens the door to ments and the university are each in- achieving the research and development vesting more than $460,000 under the campus project, an innovative and trans- Small Communities Fund. formative project that will strengthen “This project… will improve the wa- the development of research at the uni- ter and wastewater system, as well as the versity. The Université de Moncton is road infrastructure at the Université de pleased to contribute to regional and pro- Moncton,” says federal Health Minister vincial economic vitality in this way.” Ginette Petitpas Taylor. “These sorts of The project includes work needed investments are part of our commitment to provide properties along de la Fran- to deliver an historic infrastructure cophonie and Aboiteaux streets with plan, not only to create jobs and new The provincial and federal governments and the Université de Moncton are investing more drinking water, as well as a connection opportunities for the middle class, but than $1.3 million for a water and wastewater infrastructure project on the university’s to the existing wastewater collection sys- also to lay the foundations for sus- Moncton campus. From left: Post-Secondary Education Minister Roger Melanson; federal tem on Morton Avenue. tained, long-term economic growth for Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor; Jacques Paul Couturier, the university’s acting “The infrastructure that will be built all Canadians.” president and vice-chancellor; and Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold.

157724 Page 6 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • November 2018 www.mpwwa.ca Fredericton water, wastewater to receive $1.7 million in upgrades

FREDERICTON, NB – Federal, pro- ing water, while protecting the local vincial, and municipal governments are environment,” says Fredericton MP combining to invest more than $1.7 mil- Matt DeCourcey. lion in improved water and wastewater The provincial government is in- infrastructure in Fredericton. vesting $428,000 and the federal govern- “The City of Fredericton thanks the ment is contributing $856,000 to these federal and provincial governments for improvements through the Clean Wa- the funding received in support of the ter and Wastewater Fund. The City of Sunset Drive construction project,” says Fredericton will provide the balance of Mayor Mike O’Brien. “It will allow for the funding. the installation of water, sanitary sewer, “Strong communities are built with and stormwater mains, and help us ad- strong and strategic infrastructure in- dress our overall infrastructure deficit.” vestments for essential services like The project includes renewing about clean drinking water and reliable waste- 510 metres of storm sewers and water water services,” said deputy premier and sanitary sewer mains, along with re- Stephen Horsman. Federal, provincial, and municipal governments are combining to invest more than lated roadwork. The Clean Water and Wastewater $1.7 million in improved water and wastewater infrastructure in Fredericton. From left: “The improvements to Fredericton’s Fund is designed to improve the safety Fredericton Mayor Mike O’Brien; deputy premier Stephen Horsman; and Fredericton MP infrastructure will ensure residents and quality of water while supporting a Matt DeCourcey. continue to have access to safe drink- clean economy.

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157695 Page 8 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • November 2018 www.mpwwa.ca Gas Tax Fund improving More than $7.3 water, wastewater million for municipal treatment across P.E.I. infrastructure in

The federal government has delivered mains to improve wastewater infrastruc- the first of two $8.25 million annual instal- ture in the town. central Newfoundland ments of the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) Investments in Island communities to Prince Edward Island. In total, the make our province stronger, enabling province will receive more than $16.5 mil- growth while enhancing access to reli- Newfoundland and Labrador has an- to be working with the federal and lion this year through the fund. able, safe, modern water and wastewater nounced $7.3 million in total project provincial governments to improve The GTF is a long-term, indexed source services. Prince Edward Island is commit- values to support municipal infrastruc- our community’s infrastructure and of funding to support local infrastructure ted to working with all levels of govern- ture in 13 communities for the districts provide clean drinking water for our projects across the province. In Abrams ment to renew infrastructure throughout of Lewisporte-Twillingate, Fogo Island- residents,” says Maisie Clark, mayor Village, the GTF will support the con- our province,” says Paula Biggar, P.E.I.’s Cape Freels, Baie Verte-Green Bay, Ex- of Campbellton. struction of new storm drains and ditches. minister of Transportation, Infrastruc- ploits, Grand Fallws-Windsor-Buchans, Other projects included in the fund- Tignish will replace 785 metres of sewer ture, and Energy. and Gander. ing announcement include: jacketing The province is contributing more the pipeline across the fixed link bridge than $3.4 million towards these projects, in Appleton; sewage treatment for Baie Your local partner for water treatment chemicals and services and the federal government is contrib- Verte; a booster pump system upgrade Flocculants Foam & Odour Control Feed & Control Equipment uting more than $2.1 million. The mu- in Bishop’s Falls; water and sewer up- nicipalities involved will provide more grades, a new outflow project, and sani- Polymers Coagulants Laboratory Supplies/ Training than $990,000. tary sewer revamp for Botwood; sanitary Commodity Chemicals Stern PAC For example, the province is contrib- sewer upgrades for Brighton; a chlorine Government required NSF ANSI 60 Certiﬁ ed Products uting more than $611,000 to Campbellton booster station for Harbour Breton; wa- for the completion of a transmission ter upgrades in Herring Neck; a sewage main. This project is valued at approxi- lift station retrofit for Norris Arm; a wa- Millennium Water Management Limited mately $1.2 million and will contribute ter system upgrade in Pleasantview; wa- POTABLE, INDUSTRIAL & WASTE WATER TREATMENT to ensuring residents have access to ter treatment upgrades for Shoe Cove; 65 Coventry Ln., Dartmouth, NS B2V 2K5 • 902-462-3868 high quality drinking water. and phase 4 of a watermain installation E-mail: [email protected] 157952 “The Town of Campbellton is pleased project in Stoneville. MPWWA Executive 2018-2019

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158383 www.mpwwa.ca November 2018 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • Page 9 Riverside-Albert receiving new water sampling stations

RIVERSIDE-ALBERT, NB – The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are combining to invest more than $24,000 in the installation of water sampling stations in Riverside-Albert. The two sampling stations being installed on the municipal water distribution system will be used to monitor water quality, helping ensure residents have access to safe and clean drinking water. Funding for the project comes from the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. The provincial government is investing up to $5,000 and the federal government is contributing up to $11,000. The Village of Riverside-Albert will provide the balance of funding. “As a result of the water and wastewater partnership with the federal and provincial governments, the Village of Riverside-Albert was able to install new water lines and laterals on King Street,” says Mayor Jim Campbell. “This replacement of aging water lines resulted in a significant reduction in water consumption due to the old failing water lines leakage.” This investment is part of a federal-provincial agreement on clean water and wastewater. The fund is designed to improve the safety and quality of water while supporting a clean economy. “The improvements to Riverside-Albert’s water infrastructure will ensure residents continue to have access to safe drinking water, while also protecting the local environment,” says Fundy Royal MP Alaina Lockhart. “(We) understand the importance of water infrastructure maintenance for the good and health of all New Bruns- wickers,” says provincial Finance Minister Cathy Rogers. “When we invest strategically, we maximize the return on every dollar invested.”

The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are combining to invest more than $24,000 in the installation of water sampling stations in Riverside-Albert. From left: Fundy Royal MP Alaina Lockhart; Mayor Jim Campbell; and Finance Minister Cathy Rogers. Major infrastructure spending announced for P.E.I.

The federal and provincial governments • faster commute and travel time for have announced long-term infrastructure more people, and easier movement of investments for Prince Edward Island that goods for businesses will create economic growth and employ- On hand for the announcement were ment, build inclusive communities, and François-Philippe Champagne, federal support a low carbon, green economy. minister of Infrastructure and Communi- The signing of a new bilateral agreement ties; H. Wade MacLauchlan, premier of under the Investing in Canada plan was Prince Edward Island; and Lawrence Ma- the occasion for the announcement of more cAulay, minister of Agriculture and Agri- than $366 million in federal funding over the Food, and MP for Cardigan. next decade for infrastructure projects. The “I am very pleased to join Prince projects supported through this agreement Edward Island today for the signing of will be cost-shared with the provincial gov- this agreement,” Champagne says. “Is- ernment, municipalities and other partners. landers will enjoy safer roads and high- These investments will make a positive ways, improved water and wastewater difference in communities, such as: facilities, and will benefit from new • cleaner air and water green infrastructure.” • reduced greenhouse gas emissions “Infrastructure development is vital • smarter and more efficient cities to the health and wellbeing of all those • sustainable water management living and working on Prince Edward Is- • enhanced public parks, recreational land,” MacAulay says. “This new fund- facilities and other spaces that make coming will provide Islanders with clean and munities great places to live reliable drinking water, increased green • better transportation and digi- infrastructure, improved health and rec- tal infrastructure for people living in reational opportunities, and more reliable François-Philippe Champagne, federal minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and remote communities community services.” P.E.I. Premier H. Wade MacLauchlan announce new infrastructure funding for P.E.I. Page 10 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • November 2018 www.mpwwa.ca Shippagan to build new sanitary sewer system

SHIPPAGAN, NB – The provincial ect, while the federal government is and federal governments are investing investing close to $170,000. The Town almost $340,000 in a new sanitary sewer of Shippagan will provide the remain- project in Shippagan. ing funding. Through the Clean Water and “Investing in water and wastewater Wastewater Fund, the Town of Ship- treatment infrastructure is essential pagan will build sanitary sewers on to maintaining a healthy environment Tom Street. and providing access to clean, reliable “We are particularly proud to be drinking water,” says Acadie-Bathurst able to do this necessary work for our MP Serge Cormier. “Important residents who do not yet have access projects like the one in Shippagan will to sanitary sewer services,” says Ship- ensure Canadian communities are pagan Mayor Anita Savoie Robichaud. sustainable and healthy now and for “This funding will also help those who years to come.” are experiencing problems with their The Clean Water and Wastewater septic systems.” Fund aims to improve the safety and The provincial government is in- quality of water while supporting a vesting more than $84,000 in this proj- clean economy.

The provincial and federal governments are investing almost $340,000 in a new sanitary sewer system in Shippagan. From left: Wilfred Roussel; Shippagan Mayor Anita Savoie Robichaud; and Acadie-Bathurst MP Serge Cormier. Funding for extended water, wastewater service in St. Stephen area DENNIS-WESTON, NB – An invest- residents of the local service district of Gas Tax Fund. The project involves ex- “Investing in infrastructure projects ment of $700,000 will help extend St. Ste- Dennis-Weston. tending services along Happy Valley Road like this water and wastewater extension phen’s water and wastewater services to The investment comes from the federal and across the highway to a new commer- in St. Stephen is vital to safeguarding our cial development. environment and establishing cleaner, The annual, $2-billion, federal Gas Tax more sustainable communities,” says New Fund provides predictable, long-term fund- Brunswick Southwest MP Karen Ludwig. ing to help Canadian municipalities build The project will not only help resi- and revitalize local infrastructure while dents connect to safe municipal water and creating jobs and long-term prosperity. wastewater systems but will also provide Projects are chosen locally and prioritized the foundational infrastructure for the according to the infrastructure needs of planned development of a new hotel and each community. retail centre.

Precautionary measures taken following sewage discharge in Maine

EDMUNDSTON, NB – In response to • information provided by a sewage discharge in the state of Maine, Maine authorities; the office of the Chief Medical Officer of • nearby areas of publicly accessible Health and the Department of beaches and recreational water use; Environment and Local Government imple- • nearby areas of intake of drinking wa- mented steps to help ensure the safety of ter and the types of treatment; and New Brunswickers. • flow and water volume of the river in “While this sewage discharge happened the immediate area. within the state of Maine, there is potential Actions taken include: for short-term impacts to the Saint John • posting precautionary signs at the River,” says Dr. Mariane Paquet, medical beach in Saint-Hilaire; officer of health for the North Region. “Fol- • advising the Village of Baker Brook lowing notification from Maine, regional to take precautionary actions regarding officials conducted a risk assessment to drinking water intake; and determine which immediate areas were po- • taking water samples at both locations. tentially impacted within New Brunswick.” Precautionary measures were lifted The Department of Health was notified once the Department of Health was satis- there was an unexpected discharge into the fied the situation was resolved. Fish River in Fort Kent, Maine, following a The department’s assessment deter- weather event. mined the risk associated with the sew- The risk assessment considered age discharge was low in areas south the following: of Edmundston. November 2018 • Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Report • Page 11 Burbank to build wastewater facility, create seven jobs

CENTREVILLE, NB mentally acceptable for discharge. “As a family-owned and operated busi- Support from the provincial govern- ness, it’s imperative we invest in new ment is helping Burbank Water and technology that will allow for continued Wastewater build a wastewater treat- protection of the environment all the while ment facility and create seven jobs. creating new jobs in rural New Bruns- “Through our multi-year economic wick,” says Jeremy Brake, president, Bur- growth plan, we’re supporting start-up bank Water & Wastewater. “Burbank will businesses,” says Environment and Lo- become part of the critical infrastructure cal Government Minister Andrew Har- for potato processing companies in the vey. “By supporting businesses like area with the ability to generate purified Burbank Water and Wastewater, we water and deal with any wastewater.” are helping create employment in rural In support of this project, the com- New Brunswick.” pany is eligible for a non-repayable con- Harvey spoke on behalf of Economic tribution of $300,000 from Opportunities Development Minister Francine Landry, NB, a Crown corporation. who is also the minister responsible for The new wastewater treatment fa- Opportunities NB. cility will create new full-time jobs for Burbank Water and Wastewater pro- operators, maintenance personnel, lab cesses raw streams and treats them to technicians, and a plant manager. either generate cleaner water for use or The company will treat wastewater treats wastewater to make it environ- from local potato processors.

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Dwight Ball, premier of Newfoundland projects will improve access to quality and Labrador, has announced millions of drinking water, enable upgraded road sys- dollars in investments in municipal infra- tems, and contribute to safe and sustain- structure in the Avalon region. able communities in this region,” says Through Budget 2018, the provincial Andrew Parsons, the province’s minister government provided $18.8 million to le- of Municipal Affairs and Environment. verage an additional $12.7 million in fed- “Investing in water and wastewater eral funds from the Small Communities systems is crucial for infrastructure de- Fund. The result is total project values velopment in our province. It is moving of approximately $42.9 million. The proj- to see significant investments being made ects in the Avalon region represent 12 of through the Small Communities Fund and 72 projects the provincial government is the Municipal Capital Works Program cost-sharing with the federal and munici- in the district of Harbour Main. This is a pal governments under the Small Commu- clear indication that both the federal and nities Fund in 2018-19. provincial governments know the impor- The governments of Newfoundland tance of clean drinking water and reliable and Labrador and Canada are specifi- sewer systems. These investments will cally investing $5.88 million in municipal improve the quality of life and fuel future infrastructure projects in the Avalon re- growth and prosperity in the beautiful and gion through the fund. The funding will historic district of Harbour Main,” says contribute to cost-shared projects that Betty Parsley, MHA for Harbour Main. improve water and wastewater systems, Other projects funded under the an- roads, and community-oriented infra- nouncement include: a water tank up- structure in communities in the region. grade for Admirals Beach, water and Ball also announced a $138,000 invest- sewer upgrades for Brigus and Carbonear, ment in phase one of upgrades to the Con- water supply improvements for Colliers, ran’s Road water main in Harbour Main- more water and sewer upgrades for Con- Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview. ception Bay South and Harbour Grace, “We have worked with communities water and sewer for South River, lift sta- across the province to move forward with tion upgrades for Trepassey, and water projects they’ve indicated are a priority improvements for Placentia and Upper

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