Canada and New Brunswick Allocate $18 Million for Edmundston Potable Water and Flood Defenses

EDMUNDSTON, NB — Federal and provincial ministers convened in Edmundston to announce a joint $18 million funding agreement under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to modernize municipal drinking water treatment and construct flood mitigation berms along the Madawaska River.

Ensuring Clean Water Security and Flood Resilience

The funding upgrades the Edmundston municipal water filtration plant with ultraviolet disinfection systems and replaces 8 kilometers of aging cast-iron distribution mains. The project constructs a 1.5-kilometer reinforced earthen dike and storm pumping station to protect 300 homes and downtown commercial storefronts from spring ice jams and river flooding.

Federal and provincial representatives highlighted that investing in reliable municipal water and flood defenses protects public health and strengthens Northwestern New Brunswick’s economic resilience.

Municipal Endorsement and Project Timeline

Edmundston Mayor Eric Marquis praised the bilateral partnership, noting that the upgrades secure potable water capacity for future residential and industrial expansions.

Engineering tenders will be issued by the City of Edmundston in September 2026.

Construction Schedule

Civil flood dike construction will begin in spring 2027, with final commissioning slated for autumn 2028.