An investment of $23.6 million from the provincial, federal and municipal governments was announced today to support municipal infrastructure improvements across Newfoundland and Labrador. Focused primarily on drinking water and wastewater systems, these projects will help strengthen essential infrastructure and support safer, more resilient communities. A complete list of approved projects is available in the backgrounder below.

The announcement took place today in Mount Pearl where approximately $5.3 million of the funding was allocated for upgrades to water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure along Holden Street, as part of phase one of the Kenmount Hill development. It is anticipated the project will support approximately 435 existing households and enable up to 1,390 new housing units.

The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, cost-shared among federal, provincial and municipal governments, is aimed at existing municipal infrastructure needs as well as those associated with future housing developments. Through this agreement, Newfoundland and Labrador has been allocated $123.1 million from the Government of Canada to address municipal infrastructure projects that preserve existing capacity or increase reliability and access to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste systems to support current and future populations.

These projects will help the municipalities plan for growth and improve the quality of life for residents. They also align with the new government’s commitment to a multi-year planning approach for roads, water, and sewer, as well as prioritizing funding for municipalities working to improve their water supplies.

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“Investing in municipal infrastructure is one of the most important ways we can support growing, healthy communities. Through this investment of more than $23 million, we are helping municipalities strengthen essential drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems, while also creating the capacity needed for future housing development. These projects also reflect our government’s commitment to long-term infrastructure planning and providing municipalities with the support they need to build safer, stronger and more resilient communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Barry Petten
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“Water and wastewater infrastructure lays the foundation for the homes, businesses and services we rely on everyday. With the foundation put in place by this new infrastructure, we can build more housing, modernize our municipal services, and build Newfoundland and Labrador strong.”
Tom Osborne
Member of Parliament for Cape Spear–Mount Pearl–Paradise

“This funding will enable critical upgrades to water, wastewater and stormwater systems in one of Mount Pearl’s key growth areas, ensuring residents continue to benefit from reliable municipal services while supporting future housing development. This announcement demonstrates what can be achieved when all levels of government work together to make strategic investments that support housing growth and create livable neighbourhoods.”
His Worship Dave Aker
Mayor of the City of Mount Pearl

“Reliable water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure is essential to supporting growing communities and enabling new housing development across Newfoundland and Labrador. This investment will help municipalities address critical infrastructure needs while supporting the long-term planning required to deliver these projects effectively. HCANL welcomes the continued focus on multi-year infrastructure investment, which gives contractors greater certainty to plan their workforce, equipment and project delivery.”
Kris Mulcahy
Executive Director
Heavy Civil Association NL

“Investing in essential infrastructure is key to building stronger, more sustainable communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. NLCA welcomes this investment, which will help municipalities address critical infrastructure needs, support future growth and create valuable opportunities for our construction industry and local workforce.”
Rhonda Neary
President and Chief Operating Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association

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BACKGROUNDER

Canada Housing Infrastructure Projects