Water, Wastewater Management Upgrades in Port Williams
Water and wastewater system upgrades in Port Williams, Kings County, will help ensure residents continue to have clean drinking water and the village can handle future growth (Communications Nova Scotia / File)
Water and wastewater system upgrades in Port Williams, Kings County, will help ensure residents continue to have clean drinking water and the village can handle future growth.
More than 300 metres of pipes will be replaced along High Street, including water mains, sewer mains and the lateral pipes that connect individual buildings and properties to the larger system.
“Modern, safe and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure is key to building healthy communities,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This investment will help ensure the Village of Port Williams has access to safe, clean drinking water and a good system for managing wastewater that will support continued growth for years to come.”
The total project cost is about $1 million. The Province is investing $333,333, the federal government is contributing $400,000 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and the Village of Port Williams is investing $268,256.
Quotes:
“As our communities grow, demand on infrastructure grows. Today’s investment will ensure the Village of Port Williams has an improved capacity to manage water and wastewater, which will help safeguard the environment and the health of those who live here.”
— Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“The Village of Port Williams is pleased to be working collaboratively with the federal and provincial governments on important infrastructure projects that help ensure our village has the capacity to support growth and provide high-quality water and wastewater services to the community. Projects like this would not be possible without their continued support.”
— Lewis Benedict, Chair, Village of Port Williams Commission
Additional Resources:
Federal infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-ns-eng.html
Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing: https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/municipal-affairs