Last week, the provincial government announced $15 million in funding for 18 municipal projects through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program. A government release states the province is investing in critical infrastructure projects so municipalities can expand services, support housing growth, and build more inclusive communities.
Locally, the Municipality of Richmond County is getting $250,000 for the Louisdale water distribution system renewal, and Inverness County is getting over $771,000 for the replacement of lift station 2 in Port Hood.
The Town of Pictou is getting over $975,000 for the Jitney trail retaining wall and Union Street Storm water separation, and the village of Baddeck got $447,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.
The Town of New Glasgow will pick up over $400,000 for ERECC wastewater treatment plant emergency standby/emergency power, and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish is getting over $1.3 million for infrastructure and accessibility enhancement project. The Town of Westville is getting over $149,000 for water source engineering and design work while the Municipality of the County of Victoria is getting over $1.9 million for phase 2 of the Ingonish wastewater treatment plant.
