Prince Edward Island is comprised of 45 rural municipalities, 10 towns and two cities containing approximately 2,150 kilometres of roads and streets. Approximately 80 per cent of these roads/streets are constructed, maintained and operated by the Prince Edward Island Department...
The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a national program, helping PEI communities invest in local infrastructure priorities, including projects for housing growth. CCBF provides predictable and flexible funding across 19 different project categories: public transit...
Infrastructure Canada-PEI funding programs support major capital projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for residents in Island communities. The funding agreement allows municipal governments to undertake significant projects that align with their local...
Where can I find information on current building construction tenders? Building Construction tender opportunities are available via the local newspapers and the online tenders site. How can I rent space to Transportation and Infrastructure? The department utilizes a number of...
The Government of Prince Edward Island may purchase privately owned land for the construction or realignment of roads/highways, to build public institutions such as schools, hospitals and provincial housing, or to protect wildlife or environmentally sensitive areas. Any house or...
Do I need approval before starting my construction project? You will need to receive an Environmental Management Section (EMS) Approval-to-Proceed if your work takes place within the provincial right-of-way, or if your work could result in a possible impact to the right-of-way...
All signs within view of Prince Edward Island highways are controlled by the Highway Signage Act A permit is required to place an on-premise sign at the civic address of a business. The sign can only describe the business operating at that location, for example, Jon’s B&B. What...
Festivals and events require approval to allow for temporary special event signs on Island highways. All signs within view of an Island highway are controlled by the Highway Signage Act. All special event signs require permits. A special event sign is used during a specific...
All signs within view of a Prince Edward Island Highway are controlled by the Highway Signage Act. Tourism business signs provide the travelling public with directional signage in a concise, visible manner. Only businesses defined as “tourism business” in the regulations may...
It is possible to lease provincially owned land from Government. The tenant must adhere to the terms and conditions of the lease agreement and carry adequate insurance, with Government named as an additional insured. If you are leasing land from Government, you should expect to...