A cost-shared investment of approximately $3.8 million between the Provincial Government and the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s will support necessary drinking water supply upgrades for the town.

Residents in the Indian Meal Line area are currently impacted by a water supply issue and the funding will allow for the installation of a new water supply to the area. The project will encompass Olympic Drive, Princeton Place and Pratt Place and will provide a permanent solution to the water supply issue residents have been encountering in that section of the town.

Budget 2024 includes more than $172 million for community infrastructure projects being completed under the Municipal Capital Works Program and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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“Municipal infrastructure affects the way residents experience the towns and communities they call home, and improvements play a major role in these experiences. Upgrades to the quality and reliability of drinking water in the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the residents affected by the current water supply issue.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“This municipal infrastructure project is a wonderful example of how levels of government can work quickly and cooperatively to find solutions when challenges arise. Residents in the Pratt Place and Princeton Place area have been encountering issues with their water supply, and I am pleased that this issue has been addressed through a permanent solution, thereby improving the quality of life for the people in my district.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Housing and
MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island

“On behalf of the residents of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, council and staff, we extend our gratitude to the Provincial Government for their crucial support in addressing water supply infrastructure in the areas of Indian Meal Line, Olympic Drive, Pratt Place, and Princeton Place. Ensuring our residents have access to a clean, sustainable, long-term water source is essential to their well-being, and with the province’s investment it allows the project to progress significantly. This partnership highlights our mutual commitment to enhancing the health and quality of life in our community, and the successful completion of this project will have enduring benefits.”
Her Worship Carol McDonald
Mayor of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

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