Construction Magazine November 2015 | Page 89

CONSTRUCTION improving the quality of effluence discharged into Lake Ontario , thus helping to protect the surrounding environment . “ We are going to exceed project standards by using the new technologies and new processes ,” says Sharma .
Cooperation to stay on target Cooperation can be found at the core of the most successful projects , and team effort is built into the timeline of the Niagara-on-the-Lake wastewater treatment plant project . The plant is the product of partnership between three stacking levels of government , each contributing a third of the bill : the Niagara Region ; the Province of Ontario , with funding through its Building Together plan ; and the Government of Canada , provided by Canada ’ s Economic Action Plan . At the heart of this is a shared vision for the benefits that the new plant will bring to the region , and thereby to the citizens of Ontario and Canada .
“ Our Government ’ s support for public infrastructure has never been stronger ,” said The Honorable Rob Nicholson , Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls , in a press release announcing the project . “ We are proud to invest in the Niagara-on-the- Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant , as we focus on creating jobs , promoting growth , and building strong , prosperous communities here in Ontario .” “ Investing in infrastructure projects such as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant , will help to create a new , modern facility
Paul Smeltzer , Director , Water and Wastewater Services
Sunil Sharma , Manager , Design & Construction , Water and Wastewater Engineering
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