In February 2026, the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, and the Town of Antigonish announced an investment of over $4.1 million to upgrade water and sewer systems. This project in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will focus on replacing and fixing aging pipes to make the local utility systems more reliable.
The work will take place in the West and James Street area. Crews will replace water mains and improve storm and sanitary sewer pipes to ensure the community can handle more residents and better manage rainwater.
These upgrades will allow for the construction of up to 323 new residential homes in the area. This includes 48 units that are designated as affordable housing for local families.
The project also provides better service for 423 homes that are already in the neighbourhood. Mayor Sean Cameron and Member of Parliament Jaime Battiste helped announce the funding, which comes through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
