Significant improvements to aging local water infrastructure, along with new funding from the Government of Ontario is helping local municipalities in Northumberland –Peterborough South better plan for the future.
MPP David Piccini, alongside Minister Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure announced on Friday the Ontario government is investing $17,239,944 to build, expand and rehabilitate water infrastructure in Northumberland and township of Asphodel-Norwood.
The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream, which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation and protection for communities in the event of extreme weather events.
“Our government is committed to ensuring communities have the critical infrastructure they need to grow and thrive,” said David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland–Peterborough South. “By
investing in modern, reliable water systems, we are supporting housing development, strengthening good local jobs, and ensuring small, rural municipalities have the confidence and
certainty they need to plan for the future.”
The following municipalities will receive funding through MHIP-HSWS:
The Township of Cramahe will receive $6,038,286 through for their Gravity Sewer Expansion and Replacement Project.
The Municipality of Trent Hills will use $2,921,513 in funding for the reconstruction of Tanner Rd, Parkview Blvd, Gair Street, and Ibey Court.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood will use $1,111,342 for the Rehabilitation of Highway 7 water services and watermain upgrades.
Additionally, the Municipality of Port Hope will receive up to $7,168,803 for their Pressure Zone 1 Croft Street Water Tower – Phase 2 construction
