Alma harbour (91.9 The Bend Photo)
The mayor of Alma believes new federal and provincial funding for a second water source will be a real game changer for the village.
Kirstin Shortt says government support has been sought for this project since 2012.
A gateway to Fundy National Park, the village’s population of 250 grows by tenfold almost daily in the summer.
Shortt says the large increase puts the existing water source under strain which is why turbidity issues and previous boil water advisories have been a problem.
With a new water source, she say the village can promote economic growth, bring in new families, have new businesses and increase tourism.
Phase one will begin this fall with test drilling and an environmental impact assessment.
Shortt anticipates the village could have a second water source by the spring of 2021.
On Monday, the federal government announced it will invest over $250,000, the provincial government committed to over $139,000 and the Village of Alma will contribute over $28,000.
