MANNVILLE – Today, Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright today announced that the Government of Canada is investing in new water projects which will ensure local producers have a sustainable and strong water supply for years to come. This investment of $8,181 is funded through the Canada-Alberta Water Supply Expansion Program (CAWSEP).

“Local producers need access to a reliable water supply in order to deliver results at the farm gate and beyond, which is why I’m pleased to announce that our Government is supporting these projects,” said Benoit. "By investing in these water projects and studies, the Government of Canada is taking another step to support our farmers and ensure our local agricultural industry remains vibrant and successful for years to come.”

The $8,181 for the Hamlet of Kinsella Tankloading Facility will provide treated water to area producers.

These projects are a part of an announcement made on March 19, 2008 by the Governments of Canada and Alberta, in which more than $8.8 million will be invested in 63 agricultural water supply projects and studies across Alberta.

Assistance for these projects, both technical and financial, is provided through the CAWSEP, which is the provincial component of the National Water Supply Expansion Program. The objective of the National Water Supply Expansion Program is to provide assistance to the agricultural community across Canada to help reduce the risk of future water shortages, and to meet the everyday growing needs of a vibrant Canadian agricultural sector, through the planning and development of secure, healthy and reliable water resources.