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The federal government has come through in a big way for the wastewater treatment plant expansion project in Wellington.
MP Chris Malette, joined by Mayor Steve Ferguson, on Thursday morning announced a federal investment of more than $20 million in the Wellington Extended Aeration Wastewater
Treatment Plant in Prince Edward County, through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
By investing in a wastewater treatment plant expansion, Prince Edward County will be able to accommodate the future demands of a growing community. Once complete, the plant, which
was originally constructed in 1975, will increase its current capacity of just over 2,100 people to supporting an additional 6,000 residents.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada’s plan to build the infrastructure needed to build Canada strong – today and for generations to come.
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“Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. The Government of Canada
is building infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations – the type of
infrastructure projects that support stronger, safer, more connected communities across the
country.”
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister
responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
“The Build Communities Strong Fund is building the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every
day. Today’s investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure will help ensure Prince Edward
County meets the community’s future needs as it develops and grows.”
Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte
“We are grateful for the Government of Canada’s support for renewing this important
infrastructure in Wellington, helping to reduce the financial impact on ratepayers in Prince
Edward County. This funding announcement is timely as Council prepares for a conversation
about long-range water and wastewater infrastructure planning. Delivering reliable wastewater
services is critical for protecting public health and preserving the natural environment. In
addition, this funding will assist us in meeting current and future service demands so that we
can continue to build a healthy housing system that can accommodate individual and family
needs.”
Steve Ferguson, Mayor, Prince Edward County
Quick Facts
• The federal government is investing $20,608,230 in this project through the Direct
Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
• Starting in 2026-27, the Build Communities Strong Fund will deliver funding through
three major streams:
– A Provincial and Territorial stream, which provides $17.2 billion over 10 years,
including $5 billion in health infrastructure funding over three years;
– A Direct Delivery stream, which provides $6 billion over 10 years; and,
– A Community stream (formerly the Canada Community-Building Fund), which
provides $27.8 billion over 10 years and, indexed at 2% to deliver $3 billion per
year ongoing.
– The Build Communities Strong Fund will be a force multiplier in infrastructure – with
funding that will be matched by nearly $17 billion from provinces, and additional billions
leveraged through municipal and territorial partnerships as well as private capital. The
fund will also boost Canada’s GDP by $95 billion over the next decade.
– Under the Direct Delivery stream, at least 10% of the funding will go towards
investments in Indigenous communities
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