• More Than $23 Million in Funding to Facilitate Water and Sewer Projects Throughout the Province

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-19 15:50:39.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Housing, Municipal]

  The governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, and local municipalities announced a combined investment of $23.6 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to upgrade drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the province. The funding encompasses 10 specific municipal projects, including $5.3 million allocated for upgrades along Holden Street in the City of Mount Pearl to support approximately 435 existing households and enable up to 1,390 new housing units. Other funded projects involve water and sewer upgrades in Stephenville ($6.79 million total), water tower replacement in Twillingate ($6.39 million total), and infrastructure improvements in Port au Choix, Witless Bay, Centreville-Wareham-Trinity, Leading Tickles, Gambo, and Beachside.

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• Community Infrastructure Strengthened Through Investment in Wastewater Infrastructure in Nain

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-01 15:00:37.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipal, Infrastructure, Housing, Environment, Indigenous]

  The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside the Inuit Community Government of Nain, have announced a combined investment of approximately $3.9 million to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in Nain. Funded through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund—which allocates $123.1 million to Newfoundland and Labrador—the project involves replacing damaged sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors, and completing surface grading. These upgrades are designed to reduce sewer backup risks, protect local marine ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and support future population growth and housing development in the community.

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