Critical Infrastructure Upgrades for Glace Bay

Replacing culverts will support climate change resilience and emergency management by reducing flood risk in Glace Bay.

“We all know the impacts of flooding can be tragic, and all Nova Scotians deserve the safety and security that improved water infrastructure can provide,” said John White, MLA for Glace Bay-Dominion, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This investment will reduce flooding risk to 43 properties and will provide a significant benefit to emergency management for Glace Bay.”

Culverts on Hickman Street and Rosewood Avenue will be replaced, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the area by improving deteriorated and undersized infrastructure so it can withstand future weather events and reduce flood depths on Reserve Street.

The total investment in the project is $1.5 million, with the Province and Cape Breton Regional Municipality each investing $750,000.

The project is part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across the province, the largest provincial investment in municipal infrastructure in decades.

Quotes:

“Climate change is a harsh reality, and it’s becoming more and more evident each year. We need to be prepared for future weather events by updating our infrastructure. Preventing the unnecessary flooding of properties and eliminating costly repairs is essential in overall preparedness.”
— Ken Tracey, District 9 Councillor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Quick Facts:

• the Municipal Capital Growth Program, announced in February, was designed to respond to the infrastructure needs of municipalities and supports critical issues like housing, climate change, accessibility and growth

Additional Resources:

News releases about the Municipal Capital Growth Program and projects are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/search/all?field_topics=293