Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The federal and provincial governments are partnering with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to improve critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that will support new housing development in the region.
Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay–Dominion; and Mayor Cecil Clarke announced a combined investment of up to $2.9 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to develop or improve water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needed to expand housing capacity.
The project will benefit 52 existing housing units and unlock the potential for additional residential development in Sydney Mines’ Church Street area and Glace Bay’s Brookland Street area. These upgrades will improve local water delivery and wastewater systems—essential components for sustainable housing expansion and community growth.
“By partnering with Nova Scotia, we’re delivering future housing opportunities like the ones in Sydney Mines and Glace Bay to help get housing projects off the ground,” said Mike Kelloway, MP for Sydney–Glace Bay. “We are partnering with governments, builders, and communities to drive innovation in the homebuilding industry and accelerate the delivery of more affordable homes for Canadians.”
MLA John White noted that strengthening core infrastructure is key to the region’s long-term growth. “This investment will provide immediate benefits to residents in the area, while supporting the development of new housing, which creates more opportunities for Nova Scotians and helps our economy grow,” he said.
Mayor Cecil Clarke added that reliable infrastructure is the foundation for sustainable development: “By strengthening our local infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, we’re ensuring it keeps pace with future growth and provides the foundation for communities to expand.”
The funding includes $1.16 million from the Government of Canada, $966,570 from the Province of Nova Scotia, and $773,430 from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, introduced in Budget 2024, is a $6-billion initiative designed to help communities build and upgrade essential public infrastructure needed to support housing growth and densification. Eligible projects include improvements to drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems, as well as measures that enhance system reliability and reduce waste.
