Holyrood hoping for government funds to improve sewage system

By Mark Squibb

Holyrood council last week approved the submission of two funding applications to the federal government’s Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) that it hopes will improve the town’s wastewater management system.
The first application was for the replacement and installation of a new sewer outfall pipe at the wastewater treatment plant for outfall discharge. The work is a part of a larger sewer upgrade to improve Holyrood’s overall sewer system. The project is valued at $828,075, with the Town contributing 10 percent.
The second application is for the replacement and installation of a new Main Beach sewage lift station. The present lift station has been infiltrated by sea water, resulting in a need for continuous repairs and foul odors. The project is valued at $1.9 million, with the Town responsible for 10 percent of the cost, some $191,240.
The Town secured it’s share of the money through the Royal Bank.
Prior to moving the two motions, infrastructure lead councillor Steve Windsor said Holyrood is committed to improving its wastewater system, and the process of replacing the wastewater treatment plant is already well underway.
He also pointed out that while the Town has submitted the applications, it is not spending any money at present.
Both motions were approved unanimously.