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 Items tagged: water infrastructureItems Found: 29Minimal Public Support for Water Infrastructure InvestmentMarch 22, 2012 - 10:23 am More than 80 per cent of the 2,428 Canadians RBC recently surveyed feel there’s no need for major, immediate investment in their community’s drinking water/wastewater facilities. According to this year's Canadian Water Attitudes Study, released today (World Water Day), Canadians don’t understand... Lasting a LifetimeDecember 19, 2011 - 10:03 am As readers of Water Canada are well aware, there is a significant need for the upgrade of existing water infrastructure and the development of new facilities across much of Canada. From the environmental assessment to meeting procurement requirements to negotiating the design and construction documentation... Categories: Features Let the Projects FlowOctober 7, 2010 - 8:18 am Having just returned to my desk in Toronto after a trip to New York where I met with various infrastructure investors and investment banks, there are some clear messages that can be gleaned from these interactions. One: Canada is a very attractive place to invest. Two: water and wastewater investment... Categories: Blog Infrastructure v. PoliticsApril 20, 2010 - 8:15 am The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has released a new report which examines the best practices on long-term management of civic infrastructure, such as sewer and water. Written by Calgary lawyer and water management expert Will Randall, the report, Toward Greater Transparency in Water and Sewer Services... Categories: National, News, Western Canada $3.2M for First Nations Projects AnnouncedApril 16, 2010 - 1:26 pm Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, has announced an investment of approximately $7 million to assist 11 First Nations with 17 capital infrastructure projects including water and wastewater infrastructure, road... Categories: Atlantic Canada, News $9.9M for Regina Water ProjectsFebruary 2, 2010 - 7:58 am The end of January saw a funding announcement of nearly $45.8 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments for 15 new infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan. Federal funding represents over $19.8 million under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, part of the Economic Action Plan. "Like... Categories: News, Western Canada Water Funds for QuebecJanuary 25, 2010 - 11:07 am Two municipalities in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Saint Félix d'Otis and L'Anse Saint Jean, will share $532,273 under the federal-provincial gas tax agreement. The communities will receive a total of $665,339 for water infrastructure work, including construction of a water reservoir, preparation... Infusing IntelligenceJanuary 20, 2010 - 9:46 am It's like the world is trying to tell us that the timing for our next issue on water infrastructure couldn't be better. First the burst next door, now this. On the eve of 2010, IBM released a video titled The Next 5 in 5—a list of five innovations that could change cities in the next five years... Categories: Blog Next Issue: Crumbling Water InfrastructureJanuary 14, 2010 - 11:11 am As if we needed further inspiration for our March/April issue on aging water infrastructure. Just now, the (unoccupied, luckily) building next door to our offices fell victim to a watermain break (see photos below). Major excitement for the Water Canada team, let me tell ya. 'Tis the season. Every... Categories: Blog Full-Cost Pricing Necessary, Says ReportNovember 23, 2009 - 10:01 am Consumers must pay for every unit of water they use, and the price must reflect the cost of supplying it, the Conference Board of Canada recommends in a new report released last week. “Water charges based on the value of property—or any other fixed measure that is not directly related to water... |
