Tuesday, October 13, 2026
A combined investment of approximately $3.9 million from the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Inuit Community Government of Nain will help upgrade Nain’s sanitary sewer system.
The project is focused on critical upgrades to the community’s wastewater infrastructure, including replacing damaged sanitary sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors, and completing surface grading work. These improvements will reduce the risk of sewer backups, protect the environment and nearby marine ecosystems, and ensure reliable wastewater service for residents. The increased system capacity will also support future population growth and enable new housing development in Nain.
“These sanitary sewer system upgrades are a vital investment in Nain’s future. By improving reliability and climate resilience, this project will reduce the risk of sewer backups, protect local marine ecosystems, and ensure dependable wastewater service for residents,” said Lela Evans, MHA for Torngat Mountains.
The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, cost-shared among federal, provincial and local governments, is aimed at existing municipal infrastructure needs as well as those associated with future housing developments. Through this agreement, Newfoundland and Labrador has been allocated $123.1 million from the Government of Canada to address municipal infrastructure projects that preserve existing capacity or increase reliability and access to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste systems to support current and future populations.
“This project is something our community has needed for a long time,” said Anthony Andersen, AngajukKâk, Nain Inuit Community Government. “Our wastewater system has been under a lot of pressure, and these upgrades will make a real difference for our community. It means fewer problems for families, better protection for our land and water, and a system we can count on. This work also helps us move forward with new housing.”
