News release

Grants Support Municipal Infrastructure Projects

Municipal Affairs (April 2014 - May 2019)

NOTE: A list of municipal projects receiving support follows the release.


Government is supporting water and wastewater projects for ten communities through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program.

Zach Churchill, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced an investment of over $940,000 today, April 28.

“Access to safe drinking water and wastewater treatment are vital for strong, healthy communities,” said Mr. Churchill. “This funding will support important municipal projects to maintain and improve these essential services for residents.”

The program allows the province to contribute funds towards high-cost priority municipal infrastructure projects. Projects receiving funding in 2017-2018 include upgrades to technology at pump stations, water towers, reservoirs and water treatment facilities.


Supported projects for 2017-2018

  • Municipality of the District of Chester - $35,190 toward an inflow and infiltration reduction program
  • Municipality of the District of Guysborough - $55,357 toward sewer upgrades at Hazel Hill
  • Municipality of the District of Lunenburg - $38,586 for technical upgrades at the Hebbville and Cookville pump stations
  • Victoria County - $150,000 for New Haven/Neil’s Harbour water tower upgrade
  • Annapolis Royal - $150,000 for water reservoir repairs
  • Town of Antigonish - $143,392 toward water main upgrades
  • Kentville - $28,679 for the Burke Subdivision upgrade
  • Town of Pictou - $207,173 toward the Pictou water treatment plant and pressure zones
  • Town of Shelburne - $51,678 for a condition assessment for the Shelburne/Lockeport sewer system
  • Village of Port Williams - $87,086 for a wellfield protection project