Governments fund $3.9 million Nain sanitary sewer upgrade

A combined investment of approximately $3.9 million from the provincial and federal governments and the Inuit Community Government of Nain will help upgrade Nain’s sanitary sewer system, improving reliability and strengthening climate resilience for the community.

The project is focused on critical upgrades to the community’s wastewater infrastructure, including replacing damaged sanitary sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors, and completing surface grading work. These improvements will reduce the risk of sewer backups, protect the environment and nearby marine ecosystems, and ensure reliable wastewater service for residents. The increased system capacity will also support future population growth and enable new housing development in Nain.

The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, cost-shared among federal, provincial and local governments, is aimed at existing municipal infrastructure needs as well as those associated with future housing developments. Through this agreement, Newfoundland and Labrador has been allocated $123.1 million from the Government of Canada to address municipal infrastructure projects that preserve existing capacity or increase reliability and access to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste systems to support current and future populations.

This initiative delivers on key commitments in Budget 2026: Opportunity for All of Us , which includes better health care, lower taxes and safer communities. This represents a new vision for the province to improve the overall quality of life for residents by making everyday living more affordable, for all of us. More detailed information on Budget 2026 is available here .

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“Through this investment, our government is strengthening essential infrastructure in Nain in a way that supports both current residents and future growth. Reliable wastewater systems are fundamental to healthy communities, and these upgrades will help protect the environment while enabling new housing and development opportunities. We are committed to working with our partners to build resilient, sustainable communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.”

Honourable Barry Petten

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“These sanitary sewer system upgrades are a vital investment in Nain’s future. By improving reliability and climate resilience, this project will reduce the risk of sewer backups, protect local marine ecosystems, and ensure dependable wastewater service for residents. It also lays the groundwork for future housing and community growth, supporting the broader goal of building safe, affordable homes and strengthening local infrastructure for generations to come.”

Honourable Lela Evans

Minister of Women and Gender Equality

Minister of Labrador Affairs

Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

MHA for Torngat Mountains

“By partnering with the province, we’re delivering the essential infrastructure upgrades that will create future housing opportunities in Labrador. These wastewater upgrades in Nain will ensure the community will have reliable sewer service, while protecting the environment and creating capacity for the construction of more homes.”

Philip Earle

Member of Parliament for Labrador

“This project is something our community has needed for a long time. Our wastewater system has been under a lot of pressure, and these upgrades will make a real difference for our community. It means fewer problems for families, better protection for our land and water, and a system we can count on. This work also helps us move forward with new housing. We know how important that is for Nain. Having the right infrastructure in place makes it possible for us to grow in a safe and steady way.”

Anthony Andersen

AngajukKâk

Nain Inuit Community Government