24 new projects approved in 12 communities across Ontario
DURHAM REGION, ON, April 27, 2018 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to ensuring that Canadians have access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect waterways and preserve local ecosystems, while laying the foundation for new economic opportunities that strengthen the middle class.
Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Granville Anderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure; and Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Durham Region, today announced that three new projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham have been approved under the Government of Canada's Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF). The federal government is providing $1.1 million—50 per cent of funding for these projects. The provincial government is providing over $556,000 of total eligible costs, and the Region will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, residents will soon benefit from cleaner drinking water and better wastewater treatment. Three existing water mains in Oshawa will be replaced and upgraded with modern infrastructure. These projects will result in improved water quality and distribution that will make for greener and cleaner communities.
In addition to these projects, over $5.4 million in federal funding for 21 other water and wastewater projects will benefit 11 other communities across Ontario. The provincial government is providing more than $2.7 million for these 21 projects.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the CWWF.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada understands that water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining a healthy environment and providing access to clean, reliable drinking water. I am very proud that we are working with our provincial and municipal partners to invest in infrastructure that helps improve local water quality while making the Region of Durham greener and more sustainable for years to come."
Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"It is imperative that Ontarians have access to safe, reliable drinking water. The province's partnership with the federal government through the CWWF shows our commitment to ensuring the infrastructure to provide that necessity is strong, reliable, and sustainable. Investing in our water infrastructure will help build the local economy and protect the health and safety of our communities".
Granville Anderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure
"The Region of Durham welcomes this funding through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. It allows the Region to advance replacement of three essential drinking water distribution projects in Oshawa. Investing in our water infrastructure will help build the local economy and protect the health and safety of our communities."
Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Durham Region
Quick facts
- For the 24 projects announced today, the federal government is providing $6,553,815. The provincial government is providing $3,276,909, and the recipients will cover any remaining costs.
- Under the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- $26.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges in the province's history – $230 billion over 14 years. To learn more about what's happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.
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Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario announce funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ontario: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2018/04/backgrounder-canada-and-ontario-announce-funding-for-clean-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-projects-across-ontario.html
Backgrounder
Canada and Ontario announce funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ontario
24 new projects approved in 12 communities across Ontario
New water and wastewater projects have been approved under the Canada-Ontario Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) agreement, which is designed to improve the safety and quality of water for Canadian families, while supporting a clean economy.
The Government of Canada is providing Ontario with over $569 million under CWWF (per cent of the eligible project costs). The provincial government is providing up to $270 million (25 per cent of total eligible project costs). The recipients will provide the balance of funding. In Phase 1, more than 1300 water and wastewater projects are improving the quality of life of residents in more than 470 communities. As part of the Government's long-term plan, more than $2.8 billion will be invested in green infrastructure projects throughout Ontario.
The following 24 projects across Ontario have been approved for federal funding amounting to $6,553,815.
| Location |
Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Regional and Municipal Funding |
| Amherstburg, Town of |
Edgewater Forcemain, Pump Station and Lagoon Decommissioning |
$2,491,827 |
$1,245,914 |
$3,263,011 |
| Clarington, Municipality of |
Shickendaz SWM Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 60m3 of sediment and installation of an Oil Grit Separator unit. |
$40,000 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
| Clarington, Municipality of |
Lincoln Green SWM Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 70m3 of sediment and installation of an Oil Grit Separator unit. |
$50,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
| Clarington, Municipality of |
MaCourtice SWM Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 110m3 of sediment and installation of an Oil Grit Separator unit. |
$55,000 |
$27,500 |
$27,500 |
| Clarington, Municipality of |
Shickendaz 2 SWM Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including Removal of approximately 60m3 of sediment and installation of an Oil Grit Separator unit. |
$65,000 |
$32,500 |
$32,500 |
| Clarington, Municipality of |
Port of Newcastle SWM Pond Rehabilitation and Sediment Cleanout including removal of approximately 800m3 of sediment. |
$85,000 |
$42,500 |
$42,500 |
| Durham, Regional Municipality of |
Water main replacement on Thornton Rd. from Champlain Ave. to 300 m North, Oshawa |
$185,000 |
$92,500 |
$92,500 |
| Durham, Regional Municipality of |
Water main replacement on Laval Street from Hillside Ave. to Laval Crt., Oshawa |
$277,320 |
$138,660 |
$138,660 |
| Durham, Regional Municipality of |
Water main replacement on Madawaska Ave., Sauble St. and Quetico Ave., Oshawa |
$650,000 |
$325,000 |
$325,000 |
| Georgina, Township of |
Water Service Replacement |
$62,500 |
$31,250 |
$31,250 |
| Lambton Shores, Municipality of |
Philrobden Street Water main Replacement |
$105,088 |
$52,544 |
$52,543 |
| Leamington, Municipality of |
Southwest Leamington Storm Water Management Pond and Outlet Environmental Study and Design |
$87,500 |
$43,750 |
$43,750 |
| Leamington, Municipality of |
Reconstruction and Separation of sewers on Mill Street West that serves 15 small business |
$401,888 |
$200,944 |
$617,168 |
| Midland, Town of |
Hwy 12 Chlorine Contact Main Replacement |
$475,000 |
$237,500 |
$787,500 |
| Oro-Medonte, Township of |
Retrofit of Pond 2 - remove overgrown vegetation and create proper storm pond facility with forebay and improve facility performance to enhanced levels |
$63,415 |
$31,708 |
$54,877 |
| Peel, Region of |
Rehabilitation of the Storm water Pond at Bovaird Drive West & Gillingham Drive |
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
| Rideau Lakes, Township of |
Replacement of Culverts/Ditching on Salmon Side Road |
$4,124 |
$2,062 |
$2,061 |
| Rideau Lakes, Township of |
Replacement of Culverts/Ditching along Coons Road |
$10,006 |
$5,003 |
$5,002 |
| Rideau Lakes, Township of |
Replacement of Culvert/Catch Basin/Ditching and asphalt on Road R6 |
$4,416 |
$2,208 |
$15,340 |
| Shelburne, Town of |
Rehabilitation and Clean out of the Town of Shelburne Wastewater Storm Ponds |
$180,732 |
$90,367 |
$343,491 |
| South Dundas, Municipality of |
Williamsburg Lagoon Sludge Study |
$12,500 |
$6,250 |
$6,250 |
| South Dundas, Municipality of |
Update Intake Pumps (4) |
$30,000 |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
| South Dundas, Municipality of |
Cathode Study and Replacement |
$37,500 |
$18,750 |
$18,750 |
| South Dundas, Municipality of |
Ontario Street Reconstruction of Water main & Sanitary |
$180,000 |
$90,000 |
$480,000 |
Associated links
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan (PDF Version): http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/site/alt-format/pdf/plan/icp-pic/IC-InvestingInCanadaPlan-ENG.pdf
Investing in Canada plan project map: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/on-eng.html
The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/cwwf/cwwf-program-programme-eng.html.
Building better lives: Ontario's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan 2017: https://www.ontario.ca/document/building-better-lives-ontarios-long-term-infrastructure-plan-2017/
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web: Infrastructure Canada
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
Brook Simpson, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, 613-219-0149, [email protected]; Alex Benac, Minister's Office, Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, 416-326-2137, [email protected]; Joanne Paquette, Manager, Communications, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 905-668-7711 ext. 3732, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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