All three levels of government are investing over $28 million to build a new wastewater treatment facility and expand water services in Rothesay. If you live in the area, you will soon see major infrastructure improvements.
Source: Facebook Rothesay via CTV News
Upgrading the Maliseet Drive Facility
The bulk of the funding targets phase two of the wastewater treatment facility on Maliseet Drive. According to CTV News, the federal government is spending $10.2 million on this phase. The provincial government is adding $8.4 million, and the Town of Rothesay is contributing $6.8 million.
Originally announced in 2021, this facility uses ultraviolet disinfection. This technology increases the capacity of the municipality to treat and manage wastewater safely and efficiently.
Supporting Legacy Village Seniors Housing
Rothesay is also installing one kilometre each of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipes. This specific project supports the construction of the Legacy Village seniors housing development on Villa Madonna Road.
For the pipe installation, Ottawa is spending $1.4 million. New Brunswick is pitching in $934,000, and the Town of Rothesay is spending $467,000. These upgrades ensure the new housing development has the necessary infrastructure to support its future residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total investment for the Rothesay wastewater projects?
The combined investment from federal, provincial, and municipal governments totals more than $28 million.
Where is the new wastewater treatment facility located?
The new treatment facility is located on Maliseet Drive in Rothesay.
How does the new facility treat wastewater?
The facility uses ultraviolet disinfection to treat and manage the wastewater.
What housing development benefits from the new pipe installation?
The new water, wastewater, and stormwater pipes on Villa Madonna Road support the Legacy Village seniors housing development.
There is a brand new sewer line right to the city boundary in Renforth that has never been used due to a missing bridge link at the quarry. The waterline is there also.
Why are we going to pump sewerage all the way to Sagamore and into the river when it could be pumped to the Hazen Creek plant in Red Head and into the bay after treatment.
I checked with the city several years back and was told it could be done. It just needed a properly designed lift station out of the Kennebecasis Park lagoons.