A milestone moment for Slate Falls First Nation.
After 14 long years, residents of the remote northern community, north of Sioux Lookout, can now safely drink the water from their taps.
A grand opening ceremony was held Tuesday morning for the new Water Treatment Plant.
Kenora MP Bob Nault, Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler were in attendance.
The remote community has been under 11-different boil water advisories since 2004.
The notices were finally lifted on February 5th after final testing was completed.
Nault says the Federal government invested more than $11.6-million for the treatment facility.
He notes the investment also included the installation of additional fire hydrants and pumps to enhance fire protection in Slate Falls.
Joining @Min_IndServ Jane Philpott, Chief Lorraine Crane & Council in Slate Falls First Nation to celebrate their new water treatment plant and the lifting of their 14-year long-term drinking water advisory. A lot of smiles in the community today! pic.twitter.com/y1j7EhitPR
— The Hon. Bob Nault (@BobNaultMP) March 6, 2018
Heading up to Slate Falls with @janephilpott to celebrate the opening of their new water treatment plant. #cleanwater #infrastructure #NishnawbeAskiNation pic.twitter.com/dgLoljv7jP
— Alvin Fiddler (@gcfiddler) March 6, 2018
