The quality of drinking water in more than 550 homes and nearly 140 businesses will be greatly improved, thanks to funding made available through the Canada - Nova Scotia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. 

Federal and provincial funding of $868,802 was announced today by Canada’s New Government and the Government of Nova Scotia. The Town of Truro will fund the balance of the project costs, upon formal acceptance of the agreement. 

The project includes the design and installation of a new watermain between Wade Road and Robie Street, with a connection to the Lower Truro Road watermain.  Along with improved drinking water quality, the households and businesses will also have increased fire protection and improved service reliability.   

“The real value of this investment goes far beyond its dollar amount,” said Jamie Muir, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.  “By investing in projects such as today’s infrastructure project, we are helping to improve the quality of life through safe drinking water and reliable water systems.” 

“Canada’s New Government is pleased to be investing $434,401 to improve Truro’s water distribution system,” said Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.  “Over the past year, we have demonstrated our commitment to getting things done for all Canadians, including people here in Truro.” 

The infrastructure program supports community infrastructure improvements, such as water, wastewater, and solid waste management. 

“This announcement is great news for our town,” said Bill Mills, mayor of the Town of Truro.  “This investment will have a great impact on the well-being of our town and will help ensure that residents receive a safer, more reliable supply of drinking water.” 

The $111-million, six-year Canada-Nova Scotia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund is administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation and the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities are members of the Program management committee. 

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For more information:

David Harrigan

Communications - ACOA Nova Scotia

902-426-4238

Deborah Bayer

Communications Advisor

Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Secretariat

902-424-0112