Nova Scotia government to spend $2.5M on infrastructure projects

Minister of Nova Scotia Municipal Affairs and Housing John Lohr speaks to reporters following a meeting with his Atlantic Provincial counterparts and Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser in Halifax, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (Source: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese)

The Government of Nova Scotia is funding 23 infrastructure upgrades, development and innovation projects across the province.

The budget of the Provincial Capital Assistance Program has increased to $1.69 million from $690,000. The program covers up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for priority projects such as water and wastewater assessments, storm water system upgrades and improvements to water treatment facilities, a release from the province said.

“The historic investments we’re making in municipalities reflect our commitment to build more homes and stronger communities across Nova Scotia,” said John Lohr, minister of Municipal Affairs. “Investments in our municipalities to upgrade water systems, protect against flood risks and enable growth are important.”

More than $2.5 million will be invested through three programs:

• $1.69 million to 15 projects under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program
• four projects under the Municipal Innovation Program will receive a total of $558,569; which funds up to 75 per cent of projects that support innovative approaches to regional collaboration that contribute to the long-term sustainability of local governments
• Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program will fund $269,431 to four projects; this program supports investment in infrastructure designed to reduce flood risk, covering up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs

These annual programs are application based.

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