On Friday, Cape Breton Canso Antigonish MP Jaime Battiste and Town of Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron announced a federal investment of more than $1.6 million and a municipal investment of more than $1.1 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the water and wastewater infrastructure on James Street and West Street. The Government of Nova Scotia is also contributing more than $1.3 million.
Antigonish Mayor Sean Cameron (Town of Antigonish photo)
A release states the upgrades will benefit a total of 423 existing homes and lay the groundwork for up to 323 additional residential units. Cameron says the project includes replacement and rehabilitation of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure on those two streets.
Cameron explained a four-plex is going up on Margaree Street and a 10 unit building is going up on Highland Drive. He called it a very important project for the town, adding critical infrastructure is needed in the ground before anything can be built.