Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Cape Breton University Water Supply and Housing Development Project
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$10,200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 19, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
The project will plan and construct a new water supply system to serve Cape Breton University and the nearby Tanglewood subdivision, including transmission and distribution infrastructure, storage, and pumping facilities, as well as an assessment of municipal wastewater capacity. The project will support the development of over 200 housing units, improving water reliability and enabling growth within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Organization:
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Expected Results:
Through CHIF, the Department will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners, as well as other stakeholders to deliver public drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure that will enable new housing supply.
Location:
Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA
Reference Number:
278-2025-2026-Q4-00031
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Program:
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the program is to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification. This investment is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to address the impacts of the housing crisis on communities of all sizes across Canada.