MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS--Province Supports Growth for Municipalities
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
The Province is investing in critical infrastructure projects so municipalities can expand services, support housing growth, and build more inclusive communities.
Eighteen projects will receive $15 million in total, covering up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs, from the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program.
“These investments help municipalities with the infrastructure they need to support development and drive growth,” said John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “By strengthening core services, enhancing climate resiliency and increasing accessibility, we’re helping to lay the foundation for more housing, more opportunity, and a better quality of life for residents across Nova Scotia.”
Since 2021, the Province has committed nearly $500 million to support municipalities with critical infrastructure projects, including water, stormwater, disaster mitigation, accessibility and transit.
The full list of projects receiving funding for the 2025-26 application year is at: https://www.novascotia.ca/documents/growth-and-renewal-infrastructure-development-program-grant-recipients
“We are pleased that our application has received this level of support from the government. The improvements will be directed to the Windsor water treatment facility and help to address existing redundancy requirements with our water treatment process while helping to future proof our utility for existing and future customers. We remain committed to investing in our now consolidated water utility to accommodate growth and to ensure ongoing quality water to our community. This project aligns with the capital plans for the municipality, including the recent addition of a new water tower in the Garlands Crossing area.”
— Abraham Zebian, Mayor, West Hants Regional Municipality
"Following several years of steady attention by council and staff to asset management, climate risk assessment, and considering long-term financial impacts, Oxford is ready to move from planning to action. This funding will support the initial design work for capital projects that reduce infrastructure risk, protect the Town’s investment in core services, improve water system reliability, modernize Main Street with nature-based stormwater solutions, and unlock new development opportunities across the highway. Investments like this from the Province are essential for small and rural municipalities to protect critical services and build a sustainable future.”
— Greg Henley, Mayor, Town of Oxford
Quick Facts:
- the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program (GRID) is open to municipalities and villages
- applications closed October 9
Additional Resources:
Program details: https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-funding-support-municipal-infrastructure-projects-growth-and-renewal-infrastructure-development-program
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