Four municipalities in New Brunswick will upgrade water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure after a joint investment of more than $8.84 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
In Harvey, funding will extend municipal wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to the new Cherry Mountain subdivision development to enable the construction of up to 100 new homes. This project will also rehabilitate and expand the municipal lagoon system to support this growth, with capacity for up to 250 additional users.
In Sussex, funding will establish a new designated wellfield and integrate it into the municipality's water supply system by constructing a wellhouse, installing a force main, and connecting it to the existing distribution network.
In St. Stephen, Budd Avenue will be extended by 290 metres to support the construction of 108 new homes, including 10 affordable units, with new water, wastewater, and stormwater services, along with a new road with sidewalks.
In Grand Lake, municipal services will be extended to underdeveloped land, with new sanitary and stormwater sewer and drainage infrastructure, as well as a new road to support 21 affordable housing units.
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 houses, support builders with financing, and encourage better building methods.
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.
