Rankin announces $3 million in provincial funding to improve Charlotte Street

Nova Scotia is contributing $3 million toward the redesign and upgrade of Charlotte Street in Sydney.

Premier Iain Rankin made the announcement at a news conference in DesBarres Park earlier this afternoon.

The funds will go towards a “complete street” concept, with a one-way lane for cars and trucks, plaza-width sidewalks, and upgraded traffic signals.

Develop Nova Scotia is partnering with the municipality on the revitalization of the downtown street.

Construction is set to begin next April.

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