New Wastewater System for Ingonish

New wastewater infrastructure in Ingonish, Victoria County, will provide municipal wastewater service to more homes and businesses and reduce the risk of pollution.

“It’s important that all of our municipal services ensure the health, safety and future of our communities, and that includes our wastewater services,” said Keith Bain, MLA for Victoria-The Lakes, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Building a new wastewater infrastructure system in Ingonish is another great step towards building better, stronger communities and a brighter future for this beautiful region.”

New infrastructure for the Ingonish Beach area will extend to the community of Ingonish Harbour and collect wastewater from the Cape Breton Highlands National Park property and Keltic Lodge.

The Province is investing more than $7.35 million in the project, with an additional $7.35 million coming from the municipality of Victoria County.

This project is part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across Nova Scotia – a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.

Quotes:

“Protecting our environment while supporting the continued growth of our communities is a priority in Victoria County. We know the Ingonish community has the potential for continued growth and prosperity; access to modern and efficient infrastructure will provide residents of this beautiful community further opportunity for future development.”
— Bruce Morrison, Warden, Municipality of the County of Victoria

Quick Facts:

• the Municipal Capital Growth Program, announced in February, was designed to respond to the infrastructure needs of municipalities and addresses critical issues such as 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