Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker is announcing combined federal and provincial infrastructure funding of about $1.9 million for the region.
It comes through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which is application-based.
A release from Walker’s office says the money is intended to help protect the health of residents, create jobs and promote economic recovery. Funding will support the accessible recreational spaces and the replacement of equipment in health and emergency facilities as well as increased options for active transportation and the renovation of municipal buildings and community centres.
$382,608 represents the total provincial investment. The total federal investment is $1,530,433.
Walker says in a statement, “This is terrific news for our communities across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound,” adding, “Our government is teaming up with the federal government to invest in critical local infrastructure needs that will help as we continue to recover from COVID-19.”
The following local projects have received support:
Municipality of Arran-Elderslie – Paisley Community Centre 2nd Floor rehabilitation – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
County of Bruce – Generator for Alternate Emergency Operations Centre – $44,392 in provincial funding and $177,568 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $221,960.
Township of Chatsworth – Social Distancing Renovations – $16,000 in provincial funding and $64,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $80,000.
Township of Georgian Bluffs – Accessible pathway at Derby Community Centre – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
County of Grey – CP Rail Trail Stone Dusting/Cycling and Trails Signs – $50,295 in provincial funding and $201,180.80 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $251,476.
Municipality of Grey Highlands – Rehabilitation of Municipal Fire Stations – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
Town of Hanover – Rehabilitation of Municipal Buildings – $24,967.60 in provincial funding and $99,870.40 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $124,838.
Municipality of Meaford – Rehabilitation of Bayfield Street Shoreline Protection – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – Rehabilitation of Tobermory Community Complex – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
City of Owen Sound – Back-up power generator and related infrastructure – $9,000 in provincial funding and $36,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $45,000.
City of Owen Sound – Waterfront Trail Remediation and Restoration – $78,153.60 in provincial funding and $312,614 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $390,768.
Town of South Bruce Peninsula – Bluewater Park Trail Enhancement Project – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
Township of Southgate – Southgate Council Chambers Relocation and Upgrades – $19,800 in provincial funding and $79,200 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $99,000.
Municipality of West Grey – Rehabilitation of West Grey Parks and Trails – $20,000 in provincial funding and $80,000 in federal funding for a total eligible cost of $100,000.
Walker’s office says through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes and rural and northern communities.
Ontario is investing over $10.2 billion under the same plan to improve public transit; community, culture and recreation; green, and rural and northern community and other priority infrastructure.