Lantz – Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
This funding will aim to improve wastewater capacity in Lantz by rebuilding the , installing a new wastewater force main, adding backup generators to the Poplar Drive and Sportsplex Lift Stations, and upgrading stormwater infrastructure on Brookside Avenue. Once completed, this project will support local growth by redistributing wastewater catchment areas to increase capacity and strengthen resilience against extreme weather that could cause flooding and system issues.
This investment, delivered through the CHIF, plays a crucial role in strengthening essential infrastructure and getting more homes built faster. This funding will also enable the development of approximately 128 dwelling units, contributing to future community growth.
“This project will establish the wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that is essential to supporting the growth of Lantz and East Hants. The federal government is committed to solving the housing crisis by investing in projects that make it possible to get more homes built.” – Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants