ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Representatives of four levels of government have announced combined spending of $5.9 million to upgrade drinking water infrastructure and enable new housing development in the town and county of Antigonish, N.S.
The funding will enable the expansion of the St. Joseph’s water system, with the addition of a 51,000-gallon storage tank and the construction of 3.6 kilometres of distribution line, stated a release. The expansion will provide access to drinking water for 40 additional properties, which includes over 650 acres for development.
In addition, 2.2 kilometres of distribution line will be added to the Lanark water system. This expansion will provide access to drinking water for approximately 25 properties, including 10 existing residences, a business and over 600 acres for development.
The spending will also allow for upgrades to the Bay/Main Street watermain and sewer infrastructure. Work includes increasing watermain pipe sizes, increasing sanitary sewer line sizes and building a stormwater sewer and curbs on both sides of Bay and Main Street.
The spending breaks down to $2,373,000 from the federal government, while the government of Nova Scotia is allocating $1,977,000, the town of Antigonish is contributing $658,000 and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish is contributing $924,000.
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