News release

Little Dover to Receive Sewage System

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (Oct. 2000 - March 2014)

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Little Dover to Receive Sewage System


Homes in Little Dover, Guysborough Co., will soon be connected to a centralized sewer service thanks to a project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Joint federal and provincial funding in the amount of $1,878,590 was announced today by Robert Thibault, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and by MLA Ron Chisholm on behalf of Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.

"Improved infrastructure for our communities is a priority for the government of Canada," said Mr. Thibault. "Through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program, we can take part in green projects in communities like Little Dover, which help us achieve those goals."

Green municipal infrastructure to ensure effective waste water management and safe drinking water is the first priority under the program. The majority of the federal and provincial funding announced in Year One of the program is directed to green projects.

"This project will definitely have a great impact not only on the health and environment of the community, but through improved waste water treatment and safer drinking water from on-site wells," said Mr. Chisholm.

The Little Dover sewer project represents a combined investment of $2,817,885 in the construction of a sewer collection and treatment system for the community. The 140 households currently using on-site sewage systems will be connected to a centralized system that allows for community growth. The environment will also benefit from a cleanup of ditches and run-off.

The federal and provincial funding under the program is subject to the formal acceptance of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, which will fund the balance of the project.

"This new system will greatly benefit the residents of Little Dover, as well as create a positive impact on the local environment," said Warden Lloyd Hines, of the District of Guysborough.

This is one of a series of approval announcements for projects under the program. To date, 59 projects have been approved during Year One of the program, representing an investment of more than $76 million. Additional announcements are expected as projects undergo environmental assessment and final approval.

The $195 million, six-year Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program is administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation is a member of the management committee. The Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities is represented on the program's management committee.