On July 11, 2003, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Infrastructure, Allan Rock, M.P., and Peter Milliken, M.P. announced that the Government of Canada will contribute up to $25 million towards improved wastewater treatment in Kingston.
"Investing in wastewater infrastructure is critical for the protection of our drinking water, is essential to the quality of life of all Canadians, and underscores the Government of Canada's commitment to a healthy environment and clean water" said Mr. Rock. "This announcement goes a long way towards ensuring such benefits for the residents of the City of Kingston and other municipalities served by the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, and will enable Kingston to grow and prosper."
The project will involve upgrading the Ravensview Water Pollution Control Plant from primary to secondary treatment level. This will significantly reduce dissolved contaminants in treated wastewater, ensure future compliance with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Surface Water Quality Guidelines, and contribute to the environmental protection of the Great Lakes.
The Government of Canada's contribution will enable the City of Kingston to advance the design and construction of the project by four to five years. Mr. Rock and Peter Milliken, M.P. announced that the Government of Canada would sign a formal contribution agreement with the city of Kingston to confirm this commitment within the next six months.Pictured here: the Hon. Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, and Peter Milliken, M.P., share a few words at City Hall following the announcement of the Government of Canada's support for the Ravensview Project.