Project Funding to Address Flood Risk and Municipal Infrastructure

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

Sixteen municipal projects will receive funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure, including $781,316 for 11 projects under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program and $231,839 for five projects under the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program.

“The money will support key projects that make a difference for communities and for residents,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Access to safe drinking water, wastewater treatment and addressing flood risk are vital for building strong, vibrant communities and supporting continued economic growth.”

Through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program, the Province contributes funds toward priority municipal infrastructure projects. Projects receiving funding in 2021-22 include a groundwater supply study, upgrades to drinking water and wastewater systems, and improvements to prevent salt water from entering a wastewater collection system during high tides.

The Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program provides funding to municipalities for projects that identify or mitigate flood risks. Projects receiving funding in 2021-22 include flood-risk studies and shoreline stabilization.

Quotes:

“We have been dedicated to addressing flood-prone areas of Colchester County for many years now and are pleased that this funding will help us continue our work to protect area homes and businesses both now and into the future.”

– Christine Blair, Mayor, Municipality of the County of Colchester

“The Town of Pictou is very grateful to be receiving financial assistance through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program. Municipal council has identified our downtown and waterfront district as a priority in our long-term plan and these funds will support identified development initiatives. Funds received will be used to improve existing water and wastewater services while improving accessibility and enhancing the aesthetics of our downtown.”

– Jim Ryan, Mayor, Town of Pictou

Quick Facts:

• the Provincial Capital Assistance Program and Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program are both application-based
• both programs fund up to 50 per cent of project costs

Additional Resources:

Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NS_DMAH

Provincial Capital Assistance Program recipients 2021-22:

• Municipality of the County of Richmond: $25,000 for the Petit De Grat Sewage System I&I Study
• Village of New Minas: $100,000 for Woodvale tank refurbishment project
• Town of Stewiacke: $100,000 for well-water study – Phase III
• Municipality of the County of Kings: $15,893 for Halls Harbour Water Co-operative Infrastructure Renewal Study
• Town of Annapolis Royal: $100,000 for Annapolis Royal pump station No. 1 force main upgrades
• Town of Port Hawkesbury: $35,563 for process control system upgrades
• Village of St. Peter’s: $145,000 for St. Peter's wastewater system electrical upgrades
• Town of Bridgewater: $100,000 for wastewater treatment systems boiler replacement
• Town of Pictou: $50,000 for Water Street infrastructure renewal
• West Hants Regional Municipality: $57,360 for Centennial Drive stormwater culvert renewal
• Town of Lunenburg: $52,500 for saltwater intrusion-check valve installation

Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program recipients 2021-22:

• Municipality of East Hants: $19,553 for the Fundy Shoreline Vulnerability Study
• Town of Digby: $99,750 for the Racquette Road sea water flooding project
• West Hants Regional Municipality: $39,109 for the Windsor Floodwater Impact Study
• Village of Port Williams: $34,320 for the flood risk prevention / infrastructure at risk project
• Municipality of the County of Colchester: $39,107 for North River improvements - Franklin site project