Victoria County Warden Jackie Organ: “Victoria County is very grateful to be a recipient of the (Fiscal 2025-26) Municipal Innovation Program. This project funding will launch a collaborative initiative with our good neighbours in the Municipality of the County of Inverness to design a high-quality waste management service across our iconic region of Cape Breton.” Photo by CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentSeveral Cape Breton municipalities are among 23 projects from across the province receiving provincial government funding for infrastructure upgrades, development and innovation.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe support more than doubles the amount of money available through a program for water, sewer and other priority infrastructure projects.Article contentArticle contentCombined, more than $2.5 million will be invested through three offerings: a Municipal Innovation Program, a Provincial Capital Assistance Program and a Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program, according to a news release from the province’s Department of Municipal Affairs.Article contentArticle contentMUNICIPAL INNOVATION PROGRAMArticle content“Victoria County is very grateful to be a recipient of the (Fiscal 2025-26) Municipal Innovation Program,” Jackie Organ, the county’s warden, said in a statement.Article contentUnder that program, the province has approved $201,332 for the county’s Victoria Inverness Intermunicipal Residential Collection Service. This program, according to Municipal Affairs, is said to fund up to 75 per cent of projects that support innovative approaches to regional collaboration that contribute to the long-term sustainability of local governments.Article content“This project funding will launch a collaborative initiative with our good neighbours in the Municipality of the County of Inverness to design a high-quality waste management service across our iconic region of Cape Breton,” Organ said in a statement.Article content The Village of Baddeck’s Water Street partial waterline replacement project has been approved for $100,000 by the province’s Department of Municipal Affairs as part of Provincial Capital Assistance Program, which would cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for priority projects such as water and wastewater assessments, stormwater system upgrades and improvements to water treatment facilities. Photo by IAN NATHANSON/CAPE BRETON POST FILEArticle content“From the rugged terrain of Cape Breton Highlands to the sweeping shoreline of the Bras d’Or Lake and all points in between, our counties share many similarities in their challenges and opportunities.Article contentArticle content“By combining our knowledge, experience and resources, we will aim to develop efficient, long-term waste management solutions that protect both human and environmental health across our beautiful communities.”Article contentThe same program also awarded the Town of Port Hawkesbury $244,921 for its Port Hawkesbury and Port Hastings Municipal Services Study.Article contentIn all, the four projects tapped for this Municipal Innovation Program funding will receive a total of $558,569.Article contentPROVINCIAL CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMArticle contentThe province also announced grant funding for 15 recipients of its Provincial Capital Assistance Program — Fiscal 2025-26, totalling $1.69 million. The program covers up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for priority projects such as water and wastewater assessments, stormwater system upgrades and improvements to water treatment facilities, the province’s Department of Municipal Affairs said in a news release.
Victoria County, CBRM among Cape Breton recipients of provincial grants approved for infrastructure projects
