Local communities are getting more money for infrastructure upgrades.
The government is investing another billion dollars over 5 years to help northern and rural communities build and repair local roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure.
The money can also be used to expand broadband.
Funding allocations under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for 2022 went up dramatically across the region.
Here is the breakdown:
Dryden: $1,190,328 for 2022 compared to $666,969 for 2021
Red Lake: $491,728 for 2022 compared to $233,840 for 2021
Sioux Lookout: $479,313 for 2022 compared to $223,983 for 2021
Ignace: $341,309 for 2022 compared to $193,693 for 2021
Ear Falls: $268,305 for 2002 compared to $159,731 for 2021
Machin: $127,251 for 2022 compared to $65,298 for 2021
MPP Greg Rickford says this year Kenora/Rainy River will receive more than $5.9 million across 15 municipalities to address their local community infrastructure needs
Premier Doug Ford says the funding will support economic recovery, growth and job creation.
“We know that small, rural and northern communities have their own unique infrastructure challenges and if these aren’t addressed these communities won’t be able to have access to the promise and opportunities that Ontario of tomorrow provides.”
Ford adds, “Through this funding we’re supporting modern and efficient public infrastructure that is critical to building a strong provincial economy.
