Friday, February 13, 2026
The Province of Nova Scotia announced Feb 13. it will fund initial steps towards improving coastal infrastructure in Halls Harbour, NS.
Provincial minister of finance and Treasury Board and MLA for Kings North John Lohr said the government will put $833,144 from the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund for the Halls Harbour Community Development Association.
“Halls Harbour is a critical part of our economy and one of Nova Scotia’s most beloved tourism icons. And like many coastal communities, it must take action to be resilient to climate change. This funding supports community-led action to help ensure Halls Harbour continues to be a thriving coastal community and can continue to support jobs and revenue in our fisheries and tourism sectors,” Lohr said.
The association will use the finding to study seawall and breakwater options to reduce storm and erosion impacts, explore wharf upgrade and renewable energy options and look at ways to improve coastal access to the community for residents, tourists, emergency services and the Canadian Coast Guard, a province of Nova Scotia release said.
“Funded through the adaptation stream, this project demonstrates how strategic planning and engineering can strengthen critical waterfront infrastructure while preparing for the long-term impacts of climate change. By exploring a range of adaptation measures for the Halls Harbour waterfront – including innovative nature-based solutions – the project will help protect vital transportation, tourism and fishery assets,” Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities CEO Juanita Spencer said.
The Nova Scotia government created the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund in 2021 as part of the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act.
the program provides grants to municipalities, non-profit and community organizations, post-secondary institutions and Mi’kmaw communities to help them respond to and prepare for climate change impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities was selected through a request for proposals process to develop and administer the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund on behalf of the government.
