Fredericton-area wastewater improvements set to support housing

An apartment building is under construction is shown in Fredericton, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Wastewater improvements are coming to a community outside Fredericton, with money coming from all three levels of government and the goal of supporting more housing.

The federal government says more than $1.3 million will be used to improve wastewater infrastructure that is needed to build more homes in New Maryland.

The province of New Brunswick is also contributing more than $880,000 and the municipality is spending more than $440,000 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

The funds will be used to help construct a new wastewater pumping station and 500 metres of sewer pipe.

Officials say it will increase the system’s transmission capacity and allow for the construction of a new mixed-use, mixed-density development with the potential for 500 housing units.

“This investment in modern wastewater infrastructure is an important step in supporting our community’s continued expansion and the Government of Canada’s dedication to helping solve the housing crisis. Projects like this ensure that as our community grows, the essential infrastructure that supports it grows too, creating space for new housing, local businesses, and a strong, sustainable future,” local MP David Myles said in a statement.

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