Wastewater Infrastructure Funding for Inverness

Wastewater upgrades for Inverness County will help address household and business needs and support community growth.

“Inverness is getting this investment because it is a growing community that requires a system that can better handle its needs,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board and MLA for Inverness, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This work will make room for new housing and allow businesses to expand when they need to.”

A lift station that handles wastewater from south of James Street and Highway 19 in the community of Inverness will be replaced and a new backup generator installed.

The new lift station will increase capacity, functionality and efficiency, and the generator will ensure the system works during power outages.

The Province and the Municipality of the County of Inverness will each invest more than $2.55 million in the project.

It 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:

“The Municipality of the County of Inverness is grateful for this provincial support. This joint investment is a testament to our shared dedication in safeguarding public health, safety and the environment, and to shaping a prosperous future for the community of Inverness; together, we are investing in the future of Nova Scotia.”
— Bonny MacIsaac, Warden, Municipality of the County of Inverness

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