Transportation Minister John Abbott was in Gander today to reaffirm the government’s commitment to municipal infrastructure improvements for Central Newfoundland through the Multi-Year Capital Works and Municipal Capital Works funding programs.

More than $5.4 million under both cost-shared programs will contribute towards improvements to water and sewer, road infrastructure and recreational enhancements for towns in the area.

Under the Multi-Year Capital Works (MYCW) funding program, the Town of Gander has received $4.06 million to build an outdoor ice rink; replace existing infrastructure on Sullivan Avenue; as well as a sport facility enhancement program.

The Town of Appleton has received approximately $927,000 for water and sewer upgrades, as well as a new road for the town. Additionally, the Town of Gambo has received approximately $492,000 for a new generator for its chlorine house which would provide safe drinking water to residents in the event of a prolonged power outage, as well as a generator for the Fire Hall to allow it to act as a warming/cooling centre in the event of adverse weather events/prolonged power outages.