Friday, July 11, 2025
The Province of Nova Scotia is supporting 23 projects in municipalities across the province with funding for infrastructure upgrades, development and innovation.
The support more than doubles the amount of money available through a program for water, sewer and other priority infrastructure projects.
“The historic investments we’re making in municipalities reflect our commitment to build more homes and stronger communities across Nova Scotia,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Investments in our municipalities to upgrade water systems, protect against flood risks and enable growth are important.”
The budget of the Provincial Capital Assistance Program has increased to $1.69 million from $690,000, expanding the Province’s capacity for early-stage involvement in municipal infrastructure projects. The program covers up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for priority projects such as water and wastewater assessments, stormwater system upgrades and improvements to water treatment facilities.
In total, more than $2.5 million will be invested through three programs:
- 15 projects under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program will receive a total of $1.69 million
- four projects under the Municipal Innovation Program will receive a total of $558,569; this program funds up to 75 per cent of projects that support innovative approaches to regional collaboration that contribute to the long-term sustainability of local governments
- four projects under the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program will receive a total of $269,431; this program supports investment in infrastructure designed to reduce flood risk, covering up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.
