The community of Tyne Valley, with assistance from the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island, is expanding its wastewater treatment facilities to meet the needs of current and new residents and businesses. This project involves the construction of a new 1.2 hectare lagoon at an estimated cost of $1.3 million. When the project is completed it will increase the wastewater treatment capacity and improve effluent quality. Tyne Valley is one of the first projects approved in the province under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Plan and each level of government will contribute to the project.

“The Province of Prince Edward Island is proud to be partnering on this important project,” said the Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. “This project will allow Tyne Valley to continue to grow as a vibrant Island community and promote long-term sustainability for residents, and the ability to attract future businesses.”

The project to construct the new lagoon includes a sewage pumping station and force main, gravity sewer main to interconnect the new and existing lagoon, bypass piping, ultraviolet disinfection, security fencing and upgraded electrical service.

“Expanding the wastewater treatment facilities will provide long-term improvements for the community and allow Tyne Valley to promote residential and business growth. Investments in infrastructure help to enhance the quality of life for residents and will make Tyne Valley even more vibrant,” said Patrick Dorsey, Vice-President, ACOA PEI and Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

“We are delighted to receive Federal and Provincial support for a new Village Lagoon System,” said Kevin Kadey, Village Chair. “With proper wastewater treatment facilities, we will be able to spur much needed development in the community.” In May 2008, the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed a Framework Agreement worth $270 million under Building Canada, the Government of Canada’s new long- term infrastructure plan. The Plan will help address infrastructure needs and priorities in Prince Edward Island until 2014. For further information on the Building Canada Plan, please visit www.buildingcanada.gc.ca.

INFORMATION:
 
Cindy Roy
ACOA PEI and Tourism
902-566-7569

Autumn Tremere
Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour
902-620-3631

Kevin Kadey
Tyne Valley
902-831-2122