Ingonish Wastewater Treatment and Collection System Project

For more than 35 years, the need for improved wastewater infrastructure in Ingonish has been a topic of discussion. In 2023, Victoria County Council identified water and wastewater in Ingonish as a strategic priority and in 2024, approved a wastewater treatment system project in the Capital Budget. This project aims to enable community growth while delivering key environmental and economic benefits, including increased housing opportunities.

Budget
The overall project budget is approximately $15 million and Phase 1 cost $3.5 million. Cost estimates are being worked on for Phase 2.

Funding
The province provided $7.3 million in 2024 and $1.9 million in 2025 in funding for this project.