Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The governments of Canada, New Brunswick and the City of Moncton announced a joint investment of more than $25 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to expand the essential infrastructure needed to build more homes in Moncton.
Funding will support the expansion of the existing sanitary sewer capacity and new stormwater infrastructure on a section of Elmwood Drive, enabling the future development of up to 1,300 new housing units. The section of road affected by the underground works will be rebuilt and widened to four lanes, including an integrated multi-purpose trail for active transportation.
“Investments in essential infrastructure upgrades allow us to unlock new housing opportunities and build strong communities. That’s why the Government of Canada is partnering with the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Moncton to modernize and upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure to support the housing needs of a growing population,” said Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Dieppe
The federal government is investing $9.6 million in this project through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), the Government of New Brunswick is investing nearly $8 million and the City of Moncton is investing over $7.5 million.
“This is a critical and necessary investment in a growing area of our city. Upgrading and expanding underground infrastructure, like our sanitary and stormwater systems, as well as improving and widening the roadway for the benefit of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, are important enhancements that serve current residents and open the door to future development.” said Moncton Mayor Shawn Crossman.
Featured image: (City of Moncton)
