Investments in water infrastructure to support more housing in Tracadie

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Regional Development Corporation, Office of the Premier

October 15, 2025

TRACADIE (GNB) – The provincial, federal and municipal governments are providing more than $7.4 million for new water infrastructure needed to build more homes in Tracadie.

“We’re taking action to make sure more New Brunswickers have a place to call home,” said Premier Susan Holt. “This funding is a crucial step toward supporting housing development and ensuring residents have reliable access to safe drinking water. It's about building stronger communities and a better future for everyone in the region.”

The project involves drilling a new well, installing a manganese treatment system and building a two-kilometre water pipeline. This pipeline will include new service connections and standpipes, running from the Alderwood area to the regional municipality limits.

These upgrades will support the development of up to 300 new housing units. The project is funded through a federal-provincial agreement focused on increasing housing availability to meet population growth.

“Partnering with New Brunswick, we’re delivering the essential infrastructure needed to help get more housing projects off the ground to support a growing population in Tracadie,” said Acadie-Bathurst MP Serge Cormier. “By working with other levels of government and the private sector, we will drive innovation in the homebuilding industry to build and accelerate the delivery of more affordable homes for Canadians.”

Cormier attended for federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson.

The provincial government, through the Regional Development Corporation, is providing $2,494,126 for the project, while Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is contributing $3,741,563 and the municipality is providing $1,247,438.

“Investing in a new source of drinking water means enabling thoughtful densification and equitable access to housing for future generations,” said Tracadie Mayor Denis Losier. “We are not only ensuring the safety and health of our citizens, but also the conditions necessary for sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth.”

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