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the road, this can act as an electrical panel,
resulting in too much electricity going into
the water, thus resulting in a fire. The major
drain release objective is to have the break-
er break off, which will protect the system,
then an inlet control device will only let in
the amount of water into the pipe system
that the pipe can safely handle and keeps the
rest of the water at the surface, thus avoiding
sewer back up).
“The old downtown core of the City is most-
ly comprised of a combined sewer system,”
notes Rene Legace. “This means both of the
storm flows are entering one pipe system,
therefore a lot of the recommendations are
to install the dedicated storm sewer system,
sewer separation on the way, which helps the
plant and flows more efficiently.”
AT WORK AND PLAY
The city is also analyzing and embracing the
next steps for what stands out as one of Can-
ada’s fastest growing urban centers. “We have
the intent/desire to construct a new arena
facility,” says Legace, adding that the acqui-
sition of a site known as High Field Square
would prove suitable for such development.
In September, t provincial and federal
governments, joined by the City of Moncton
and the Université de Moncton, announced
funding to upgrade the Moncton Stadium.
“Over the years, Moncton has gained the
reputation as a sports hub for New Bruns-
wick, attracting world class sporting events,”
says Economic Development Minister Paul
Robichaud. “We must capitalize on the ma-
jor events happening at the Moncton Stadi-
um to help rebuild our economy. Moncton
will roll out the welcome mat in 2014 for the
FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup and
the 2015 FIFAWomen’s World Cup of Soc-
cer and today’s investment will ensure that
Moncton has the proper infrastructure in
