Several towns in central to benefit from municipal infrastructure improvements

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure John Abbott was in Gander on Friday to reaffirm the Provincial Government’s commitment to municipal infrastructure improvements for Central Newfoundland through the Multi-Year Capital Works and Municipal Capital Works funding programs.

More than $5.4 million under both cost-shared programs will contribute towards improvements to water and sewer, road infrastructure and recreational enhancements for towns in the area.

Under the Multi-Year Capital Works funding program, the Town of Gander has received $4.06 million to build an outdoor ice rink; replace existing infrastructure on Sullivan Avenue; as well as a sport facility enhancement program.

The Town of Appleton has received approximately $927,000 for water and sewer upgrades, as well as a new road for the town. Additionally, the Town of Gambo has received approximately $492,000 for a new generator for its chlorine house which would provide safe drinking water to residents in the event of a prolonged power outage, as well as a generator for the Fire Hall to allow it to act as a warming/cooling centre in the event of adverse weather events/prolonged power outages.