Chester Basin Wastewater Upgrades Announcement
A new wastewater treatment plant was announced today, March 19, in Chester Basin, supported by all three levels of government. The project also includes upgraded collection, transmission and outfall systems that will enable 652 additional residential units to be built. The news release about the announcement is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/03/19/wastewater-upgrades-support-resilience-growth-chester-basin
John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announces provincial investments totalling more than $5.8 million to modernize the wastewater system and lay the groundwork for more than 650 new homes in Chester Basin. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Danielle Barkhouse, MLA for Chester-St. Margarets, welcomes guests attending the funding announcement. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, speaks on behalf of Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, about support for the project from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Allen Webber, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Chester, describes the project and how upgrades will support housing and commercial growth well into the future. (Province of Nova Scotia)
From left, Allen Webber, Warden, Municipality of the District of Chester; Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets; Danielle Barkhouse, MLA for Chester-St. Margarets; and Minister of Municipal Affairs John A. MacDonald during the announcement of $17.5 million in wastewater upgrades to support climate resilience and growth in Chester Basin. (Province of Nova Scotia)