Canada Invests Over $139 Million in St. John's Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
The Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments are jointly investing over $139 million in the expansion of the Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility in St. John's. This project will enhance primary water treatment capacity and prepare for a future secondary treatment facility, moving towards compliance with the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations.
The federal contribution amounts to $69,639,116, while the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and municipal governments will each contribute $34,819,558. The City of St. John's will cover 81% of municipal costs, approximately $28 million, with Mount Pearl and Paradise covering 14% and 5%, respectively. This project aims to improve wastewater treatment for residents and support housing development.
