An investment is being made to improve well and water services in the Village of Alma.
Over $400,000 will come from the three levels of government for this project.
The federal government will invest over $250,000, while the provincial government has committed to over $139,000 and the village over $28,000.
It will include a site assessment, preliminary drilling, hydraulic testing and an overall assessment to determine the municipality capability of supporting an additional well.
Mayor of the Village of Alma Kirstin Shortt says, “Alma has been given a new lease on life, our doors for economic growth have been opened. After 7 years of working with numerous government officials and representatives and hours of negotiations, we are now rewarded with the life-saving gift of water. Our gratitude to our current governments, both Federal and Provincial, is profound.”
The project will provide residents, businesses and visitors with an improved and reliable water supply while allowing for a growing community.
“Making sure there is an ample supply of clean water is not only a necessity for residents but also key to future economic growth in the area. Alma’s water exploration challenge has helped shape our federal infrastructure program to better serve rural communities across the country. I commend the Village of Alma for their dedication and commitment to working with us to make this happen,” says Fundy Royal MP Alaina Lockhart.
