Meanwhile, a letter from Environment and Climate Change Canada last year, highlighted the city could face fines and even jail without a water treatment plant.
At this week’s public meeting, Corner Brook’s Assistant Director of Engineering gave an update on the city’s attempts to get federal funding. Aaron O’Brien spoke about the $140M wastewater treatment plant with an application through the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund. He says they are consistently checking but it is still under review.
Meanwhile, a letter from Environment and Climate Change Canada last year, highlighted the city could face fines and even jail. O’Brien says this is a priority and a serious piece of legislation.
The deadline to have a facility built is in 6 years time and the city’s annual budget doesn’t come close. At Monday’s meeting, O’Brien spoke about the sewer levy, which has been put aside for this and has about $17-18M.
In 2015, the feds phased in legislation to have 100% of sewage in Canada treated by the year 2040. Back in 2017, a sewage treatment plant would have cost the city $85M.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
