Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings, and Angela Cruickshank, Commission Chair for the Village of Canning, announced more than $10.5 million joint funding for two wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects.
The first project will support wastewater treatment and collection system upgrades in the Municipality of the County of Kings, where the wastewater treatment facility will be improved to increase capacity and accommodate future growth. The collection system upgrades include the replacement of four lift stations, the construction of a new lift station and a 1.35 km gravity sewer infrastructure extension. The project will increase the overall efficiency of the system and support new higher density housing development.
The second project will provide residents of Canning with a more reliable water and wastewater system by replacing over 1200 metres of water distribution main lines, over 1300 metres of sanitary sewer lines, and more than 800 metres of storm sewer lines. Funding also includes the reinstatement of roadways and sidewalks. This investment will maintain the system's efficiency and ensure the Village of Canning remains an attractive place to live.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
