Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million in the Salem wastewater extension project through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
The Salem wastewater extension project in Green Hill, Pictou County, will extend wastewater services to address growing housing and infrastructure needs.
“This federal investment in Green Hill’s wastewater system will improve essential services for residents while helping ensure the community is well positioned for the future,” said Sean Fraser, MP for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
The federal government is investing $2,352,574 in this project through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund and the Municipality of Pictou County is contributing $1,843,241. The Province of Nova Scotia also previously contributed funds towards this project.
Funding will support planning, design, and construction of the new infrastructure, including a pumping station, ensuring flood resilience and improved wastewater management by extending the linear wastewater services by 1,557 metres and the pressurized sewer pipes will be extended by 2,069 metres.
“The Municipality is appreciative for the sharing of the costs of installing this new wastewater system with federal government and provincial partners. I know the residents of Salem have waited a long time for this to happen and I am pleased for them that the day has finally come. This is also, good news for our whole county as infrastructure such as this will lead to more new home construction in this area of Pictou County,” said Robert Parker, Warden of the Municipality of Pictou County.
Featured image: (Municipality of Pictou County)
