N.B., federal governments spending $8.8M on water infrastructure in Sussex, St. Stephen

A "Welcome to Sussex" sign is pictured in Sussex, N.B., on July 15, 2025. (Avery MacRae/CTV Atlantic)

The New Brunswick government, along with federal and municipal partners, is spending more than $8.84 million on water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects in Harvey, Sussex, St. Stephen and Grand Lake.

The projects are expected to support housing developments in the four regions, according to a news release from the province.

Ottawa will spend more than $4.3 million on the projects while New Brunswick will contribute $2.9 million. The affected municipalities will also chip in.

“These investments in municipal infrastructure create the capacity needed for new housing, strengthen essential services, and build stronger, more sustainable communities throughout the province,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage in the release.

The projects are expected to:

• enable the construction of up to 100 new homes in Harvey
• strengthen Sussex’s water supply system
• support the construction of 108 homes, including 10 affordable units, in St. Stephen
• support the development of 21 affordable housing units in Grand Lake

“Reliable water infrastructure is essential to Sussex’s ability to grow responsibly,” said Sussex Mayor Marc Thorne. “This investment will help establish a new wellfield and connect it to our existing water system, strengthening long-term water security while supporting future housing and development in our community.”

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