Critical water, wastewater and infrastructure projects will help sustain communities and support growth and future housing for healthcare professionals and others in Guysborough County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four projects will receive funding under the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across Nova Scotia \u2013 a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGuysborough County is renowned for its natural beauty. People want to live here, and we are committed to collaborating with municipalities to help them continue to grow,\u201d said Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow, MLA for Guysborough-Tracadie, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. \u201cThese projects will enhance water and wastewater systems, help to reduce flooding risks, and build streets, sewers and sidewalks where housing for healthcare workers will be located.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The projects, in three municipalities, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The total investment in the projects is almost $1.8 million, cost-shared equally between the Province and the municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would like to thank the Province for the funding to expand the road, sewer and sidewalk network in Cutler\u2019s Brook Estates subdivision. This expansion will enable the construction of several multi-unit residential buildings, providing critical housing for our residents and supporting economic development in our municipality. Municipality of the District of Guysborough is truly a great place to live, work and stay!\u201d \u201cThe Town of Mulgrave is excited to be a recipient of Municipal Capital Growth Program funding from the Province of Nova Scotia. We expect the waterfront development at McNair\u2019s Cove project to draw residents, boating enthusiasts, tourists and residents of neighbouring municipalities to the area on a regular basis. We also anticipate many visitors will be left with a strong, positive impression of the area and the town in general and will consider moving to Mulgrave. The long-term sustainability of the town will be strengthened by a new centre of attraction within town and a demonstrated commitment to counter the negative impact of climate change reflected in the waterfront development project.\u201d \u201cThe Province\u2019s assistance allows St. Mary\u2019s to make vital improvements to water and sewer utilities, providing long-term benefits and helping to control costs for residents and businesses who pay to use these services. Keeping our public utilities modern and efficient is critical for service reliability and reduces long-term repair costs. These investments are also essential for growth \u2013 increasing our capacity for housing, a new and redeveloped Sherbrooke long-term care facility, and hopefully, a great future use for the existing long-term care building. Thanks to the boost from the Municipal Capital Growth Program, St. Mary\u2019s will be ready for growth!\u201d
\u2014 Vernon Pitts, Warden, Municipality of the District of Guysborough<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Ron Chisholm, Mayor, Town of Mulgrave<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Greg Wier, Warden, Municipality of the District of Saint Mary\u2019s<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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