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3 9 | Thursday June 1 5 , 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | w w w .insidehalton.com Funding w ater/w astew ater projects by Marta Marychuk Oakville Beaver Staff * The Region of Halton will receive $31 million in funding from the governments of Canada and Ontario -- for 19 clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in five local communities. Burlington MP Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, and Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, made the announcement Thursday, May 25, at the Burloak Water Purification Plant, in Oakville. "Investing in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential for maintaining a healthy environment and providing access to clean, reliable drinking water," said Gould. The projects were approved under the CanadaOntario Clean Water and Wastewater Trust Fund (CWWF) agreement to improve the safety and quality of water. The money will be used to construct a second, large feeder main at the Burloak Water Purification Plant, as well as construction of smaller distribution water mains, improvements to storm water management ponds, flood studies and new storm sewers. "Ensuring safety and improving the quality of drinking water for people in Halton Region is of paramount importance," added McMahon. The water purification plant opened in 2009 and processes 65 billion megalitres of drinking water a year. Dave Andrews, director of water and wastewater treatment for the Region of Halton, said the funding would ensure the security of drinking water and ensure there is service to growth areas - such as Milton and Halton Hills. "Halton Region is committed to the important responsibility of providing safe, clean drinking water to our residents," said Halton Region Chair Gary Carr. "We cannot take it for granted any more." The federal government is providing 50 per cent of the project funding while the Province will provide 25 per cent and the Region will provide the remainder. "Any resident of Oakville who has experienced flooding or problems with storm water backup will appreciate how important this investment is for their properties," said Oakville MP John Oliver. Oliver said almost $2 million of new water projects would benefit the Town of Oakville including installation of a new trunk underground system for the Maplehurst storm sewer ($450,000) and replacing the Amber Crescent culvert ($450,000). Two flood studies for Joshua Creek and Sheldon Creek watersheds will receive $150,000. Construction of a new storm sewer outfall at Westminster Drive will receive $450,000. An additional $264,000 will go toward maintaining storm water management ponds. Construction of a new storm sewer outfall at Westminster Drive will receive $450,000. THIRTY 750s YOUR W IN E M A K IN G E S T A B L IS H M E N T S o n a a v e $ 5 0 iu m ll p r e m S u m m e r tim e ro m $ NI AGARA Forthe month o fJu n e . Lim itedtim e & Q uantities 89 F r u it W in e Atm° Swines Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 10:30am-6pm Thursday-Friday: 10:30am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday-Monday Closed 1 ' a b a tc h ! A T M< O S P H E hi E Call for appointment. Every batch makes 30 bottles. *First time clients only, with coupon. 1144 Speers Rd. Oakville · 905-842-7507 · www.thirty750s.com CHECK OUT TH E N EW LO O K (Across fro m Trafalgar go statio n ) 217 c r o s s ave OPEN DAILY FROM 11AM Great food, Great people, Great new look 7 6 -1 5 9 2 -4 3 G R E A T L O C A T IO N S TO S ER YEY O U KERRST.&QEW 1100 Kerr St. *844-0202 DUNDAS& TRAFALGAR 400 Dundas St. E. · 257-TIRE 403 & DUNDAS 2510 Hyde Park Gate · 829-5552