NS News: New Glasgow invests in housing, new sewer system [Video]

Nova Scotia and the Town of New Glasgow are each spending close to $1 million on a new sewer system and housing rejuvenation program for the town.

Pat Dunn, MLA for Pictou Centre, says the town needs to support its current and future residents by ensuring the proper infrastructure is in place.

“This town and this region offer wonderful places to work and call home and the province’s investment in these projects will ensure that this continues to be the case for generations to come,” said Dunn in a press release from the province.

The new gravity sewer system will eliminate the need for a pumping station and provide sanitary services that support residential development. The province says future developments will provide transitional and affordable housing units and office suites.

The projects are part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time, historical investment of $102 million in municipal infrastructure by the government of Nova Scotia to cover up …