Bible Hill Sewage System Improved

Residents of Bible Hill are moving closer to a better sewer system thanks to a $10,000 investment by the Nova Scotia government.

The government and the village will cost-share the design of the Pictou Rd. sewer replacement project. The government will pay one-half of the $20,000 design project through its Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP).

"This is an investment in a cleaner environment and the health of Bible Hill residents," said Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. "We promised to work with municipal governments to fund essential infrastructure projects and we're honouring our commitment."

Bible Hill is one of 13 communities that will share PCAP funding worth a total of $517,335. The money will pay for sewage or water treatment facility design and improvements, groundwater exploration, fire hydrant upgrades and a new well connection. Work on all of the projects is slated to begin soon. The amount of work and completion date varies from project to project.

"We're investing in Nova Scotia's municipalities and creating opportunities across the province," said Mr. MacIsaac. "These investments will create construction and spin-off employment, and offer long-term health and safety benefits.

"Infrastructure improvements make communities more attractive to investors and can affect where businesses locate and create jobs."

More infrastructure investments are forthcoming. In early October, the Nova Scotia government signed a six-year, $196- million infrastructure agreement with the federal government. Mr. MacIsaac said municipalities are now recommending priority projects and work should begin in the new year.