Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Tartan Downs Development for Sydney, Nova Scotia
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$6,921,194.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 29, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
The project will deliver key municipal infrastructure, including new water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems. Additionally, the project will enable the immediate construction of 145 housing units and the full development of a 24-acre site with up to 600 residential units and commercial space over the next 4–5 years, helping address housing needs and increasing density within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality service area.
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-Q4-00059
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Flag agreement end date in CA states 'September 30, 2029'
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.