Water Infrastructure Funding for Oxford

New water systems will provide reliable water supply and enhance fire protection in Oxford, Cumberland County.

“Oxford is a wonderful place to live and work, with lots to look forward to on the horizon,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and MLA for Cumberland South, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “It’s crucial that we provide residents and business owners the infrastructure they need to continue to grow and thrive.”

The replacement of water mains and residential water service lines will address ongoing leaks and provide more reliable supply for residential use and fire protection for Foundry Street.

The Province will invest nearly $1.04 million in the project, with an additional $1.12 million coming from the Town of Oxford and other sources.

The 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:

“Without the active involvement of the Nova Scotia government, this long-required project would not be happening this year. The cost-sharing on major infrastructure projects such as this one allows municipalities like Oxford to continue to grow and flourish, without the fear of infrastructure overload. The Town of Oxford is extremely pleased with this provincial-municipal joint venture.”
— Greg Henley, Mayor, Town of Oxford

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