Critical Infrastructure Upgrades for Berwick, Middleton

Critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Berwick and Middleton will help sustain the communities and support growth, including housing.

“These towns have a lot to offer for residents and visitors alike,” said Chris Palmer, MLA for Kings West, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Ensuring these communities have modern, safe and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure is critical to supporting growth and quality of life for the many Nova Scotians who live, work and travel here.”

In Berwick, the wastewater treatment plant will be upgraded to increase capacity of the plant and allow for future growth in the town. The cost is $2.28 million.

In Middleton, the leaking reservoir will be replaced, which will allow for 800 new properties to have access to the water system and provide 717 existing homes with improved water service and fire protection. The cost is $6.28 million.

The projects will be cost-shared equally between the Province and towns. They are part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million provincial investment in projects across Nova Scotia – a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.

Quotes:

“We are thrilled for the significant investments made by the provincial government through the MCGP. This funding will not only improve our critical infrastructure but also enhance the overall well-being and development of our community. I am excited to witness the positive impact these investments will have on our town's growth and prosperity.”
— Donald Clarke, Mayor, Town of Berwick

“The Town of Middleton takes great pride in our provision of services, but important parts of our infrastructure are aging. One of these important structures is our reservoir and considering that this one element itself affects so much of our town, we have been trying for some time to fund a remedial solution. We could not do it on our own. That is why, today, we are extremely grateful to the Province of Nova Scotia for their generous intervention which will allow us to begin construction on a new reservoir. On behalf of all citizens – thank you.”
— Sylvester Atkinson, Mayor, Town of Middleton

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