The Bayshore wastewater pumping station in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory will be getting a number of upgrades.
It was announced Friday that the federal and provincial governments will assist the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in the upgrades by contributing just over $1.2 Million. The funding breakdown is $937,672 from the federal government, $229,167 from the provincial government and $83,390 from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte for a total of $1,250,229 going towards the project.
Bay of Quinte Minister of Parliament Neil Ellis was on-hand to explain the project.
“This project with new mechanical and electrical components, additional holding tanks and the upgraded pumping station will provide efficient and reliable wastewater pumping to accommodate existing peak sewage flows. These upgrades will help to reduce operation and maintenance costs and enhance the integrity of the pumping station to meet the needs of your community”
Chief R. Don Maracle of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte explained that in recent years extreme wet weather has caused floods and backups, attributing the extreme weather to global warming. He says there are 320 residences attached to that system in the east end of the area.
“The proposed work will not only address operational issues, but will also provide upgrades to contend with the increased flows during wet weather events resulting from climate change.”
The upgrades include replacing two wastewater pumps, 30 metres of pipe, valves, bases, rails, the motor control panel, generator and automatic transfer switch.
The project is expected to break ground in March of 2021.
