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Province moves one step
closer to an enhanced facility for the Walkerton Clean Water Centre -
Apr. 27, 2007
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Clean Water Centre, an agency
of the Ontario Government, is announcing a new project that will better
serve drinking water system owners and operators across the province.
“Water system operators play an
important role in making sure the water we drink is safe,” said MPP for
Huron-Bruce Carol Mitchell. “Our government is committed to implementing
all of Justice O’Connor’s Walkerton Report recommendations and the
Centre’s work will continue to support and complement our efforts to
ensure that Ontario residents can rely on a safe drinking water supply.”
Through enhanced accommodations, the Walkerton Clean
Water Centre will be better able to fulfill its mandate to make training
available and accessible to owners and operators of Ontario’s drinking
water systems, especially those serving rural and remote communities,
and to provide a hands-on learning experience through a leading-edge
technology demonstration centre for the water industry.
“The new facility will provide
additional training capability to drinking water system operators, and
professionals in the drinking water industry,” said Murray Elston,
Chair, Board of Directors, Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
The Ministry of the Environment will be working closely
with the Ontario Realty Corporation who will oversee an open and
competitive process as this project unfolds.
“This is exciting news for Walkerton and community,” said
Municipality of Brockton Mayor Charlie Bagnato. “With the diligent and
continued support of the Ontario Minister of the Environment Laurel
Broten, we continue to move forward to our ultimate goal; a world class
facility that will ensure safe, clean drinking water for all of
Ontario.”
The Government of Ontario established
the Walkerton Clean Water Centre in October 2004 to help the government
take practical actions to ensure safe water for all Ontarians and as
part of the government’s commitment to implement the recommendations of
Justice O’Connor following the Walkerton Inquiry. The Centre’s goal is
to become renowned for its knowledge-based, innovative approach to
training.
Contact:
Dr. Saad Jasim, P.Eng
Chief Executive Officer
Walkerton Clean Water Centre Disponible en français
(519) 881- 2003 www.wcwc.ca |
