Thanks to funding from both levels of governments, the Municipality of Saint-Isidore now has new drinking water and waste water treatment systems that will assure residents of reliable public services and help preserve the environment.

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Dominique Vien, Member of the National Assembly for Bellechasse, Minister Responsible for Labour, and Minister Responsible for the Chaudière?Appalaches Region, today highlighted the completion of work on Saint-Isidore's drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, made possible by government funding of over $11.3 million. The Municipality contributed more than $2 million for a total government-municipal investment of more than $13.4 million.

?Our Government is pleased to have contributed to making this water-related infrastructure project in Saint-Isidore a reality. We are committed to investing in local infrastructure that provides Canadians with reliable, up-to-date drinking water and waste water services. We will continue to work closely with our partners to ensure we make practical investments that promote economic growth and the creation of well-paid middle-class jobs."

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

?The Government of Quebec works in a spirit of collaboration with municipalities to help them renew their public infrastructure. The funding provided to Saint-Isidore to carry out this important work will have a positive impact on our people and on the environment as well as generating economic benefits at the local and regional levels."

Dominique Vien, MNA for Bellechasse, Minister Responsible for Labour, and Minister Responsible for the Chaudière?Appalaches Region, on behalf of Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security, and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region

"It is a pleasure to take part in this announcement marking the end of a project that attests to the positive collaboration between the Government of Québec and its partners. Our part in this major extensive investment involved work on President Kennedy Avenue, which has helped improve this important regional link and increase safety in the area for both drivers and pedestrians."

Laurent Lessard, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification

"I am pleased with the support of the governments of Canada and Québec for this infrastructure project, which has not only allowed the Municipality of Saint-Isidore to renew its infrastructure, but also to provide essential services to the community."