Sussex Corner, N.B. residents to benefit from improvements to municipal water and wastewater services Sussex Corner, January 24, 2008 - Sussex Corner residents will soon benefit from improvements to the village's water and wastewater services, thanks to two investments totalling almost $100,000 from the Canada-New Brunswick Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF). The announcement was made by Social Development Minister Mary Schryer; Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore; and Peter Wiggins, acting mayor of Sussex Corner. "The Province of New Brunswick is proud to be a partner in these two important municipal water and wastewater projects," Schryer said. "Investing in important infrastructure projects will improve the quality of life for the residents of Sussex Corner, which will help us work toward our goal of self-sufficiency." Schryer attended on behalf of Environment Minister Roland Haché. "The Government of Canada is working with its partners to get things done for the people of Sussex Corner," Moore said. "Our government's investment of over $32,000 for improvements to Sussex Corner's water and wastewater services is an investment in a cleaner environment and safer community." Moore attended on behalf of Peter MacKay, minister of national defence and minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). "We would like to extend our thanks to both levels of government for the infrastructure funding for water and sewer upgrades within the Village of Sussex Corner," Wiggins said. "This funding will certainly strengthen our village and help it to maintain a healthy and clean environment for the residents and visitors. Federal, provincial and municipal co-operation is key for the Village of Sussex Corner." The MRIF investments will be made through two separate projects that will benefit 523 families through increased water pressure, improved water quality, and higher quality wastewater treatment. The improvements will also prevent untreated wastewater from entering nearby Trout Creek. The Government of Canada, through ACOA, the Government of New Brunswick, and the Village of Sussex Corner will each contribute one third - or $32,593 - towards the eligible costs of the projects. The wastewater pumping station upgrade project will total $22,485 (or $7,495 each), while water system improvements will total $75,303 (or $25,101 each). For more information : Michael Wesson Communications officer Department of Environment 506-453-3700