The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
To that end, Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan; the Honourable Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Health and Wellness and MLA for Montague-Kilmuir; and Her Worship Debbie Johnston, Mayor of the Town of Three Rivers, announced a joint investment of more than $5.9 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to upgrade wastewater and water infrastructure that will support housing growth, system reliability and long term sustainability.
Project funding will support improvements that will ensure reliable service for residents while facilitating new development and community densification in Three Rivers.
The project will expand on the 2022 Master Servicing Plan by collecting updated operational data, including wastewater flow and characterization studies, to support the design of treatment plant improvements. Planned upgrades include increasing wastewater treatment capacity, enhancing the major lift station, improving the domestic water booster station, and incorporating coastal flood resilience measures.
These types of important infrastructure projects support the Government of Canada's goal to address the housing crisis, and complement the work of Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build affordable homes, support builders with financing, and encourage better building methods. This investment also supports ""Building Together" - Prince Edward Island Housing Strategy 2024-2029".
Together, we will make housing more affordable by unleashing the power of public-private cooperation, catalysing a modern housing industry, and creating new careers in the skilled trades.
