Canada and Ontario to invest in 144 water infrastructure projects
WELLAND, ON — The Government of Canada announced on Thursday its plans to invest in 144 water infrastructure projects across Ontario.
"Increasing access to clean drinking water is crucial to building strong, healthy communities. Our partnership with Ontario will improve drinking water infrastructure in 144 towns, cities and First Nations across Ontario, enabling these communities to keep growing," said Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honorable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $190.2 million in 144 projects across Ontario, including those mentioned below, through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Ontario is providing over $140.5 million, while local communities are contributing more than $108.5 million. Today's investment will improve water infrastructure and ensure Canadians have better access to reliable and clean drinking water.
In Welland, this investment will support the installation of approximately 1,500 meters of watermain, along with seven new hydrants on Canal Bank Road. The improvements will help ensure that residents continue to have reliable access to clean drinking water. Roads and sidewalks impacted by work on this project will also be restored through this investment.
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is another community receiving funding to support the replacement of over 500 metres of watermain along George Street and the installation of four new fire hydrants. Work will also include the reconstruction of affected roadways, sidewalks, and driveways. In Kingsville, over 3,200 metres of watermains will be replaced on several streets like James Avenue and Stonehedge Drive. The project will also see the installation of 234 water service lines and 24 new fire hydrants. In both communities, these projects will improve the reliability and capacity of watermains and increase access to potable water.
Funding will also support the replacement of over 4,400 meters of watermain in the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. The work involves replacing thousands of meters of watermains along nine community roads including Onigaming Road, Anishinaabe Road, School Loop, and Ketemiikana Road. Moreover, this project will renew the fire pump in the existing water treatment plant. Once complete, this project will increase the reliability of the community's water supply and provide residents with increased access to clean water.
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