The Ontario government is providing almost $17 million to help build and repair local infrastructure in communities across Huron-Bruce. A media release says the funding represents more than double what was granted in 2021 from the Ontario Communities Infrastructure Fund.
“The OCIF is a very important program for local municipalities,” said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. “The funds are used to repair, upgrade, and build roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, and other infrastructure assets. It helps keep our communities moving forward.”
Total investment in communities across Huron-Bruce are as follows:
Municipality 2021 Grant 2022 Grant
County of Huron $2,417,826 $4,396,180
Bluewater $286,380 $575,357
Brockton $301,518 $632,990
Central Huron $483,847 $883,153
Huron East $431,716 $795,674
Kincardine $584,570 $1,284,741
Morris-Turnberry $120,830 $232,257
South Bruce $432,080 $809,937
South Huron $688,269 $1,210,703
Goderich $628,685 $1,117,782
Saugeen Shores $848,610 $1,738,454
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh $238,800 $442,460
Howick $88,051 $178,576
Huron-Kinloss $275,793 $618,216
North Huron $316,651 $580,210
County of Bruce $660,950 $1,387,939
This investment is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that support economic recovery, growth and job creation.
The announcement is part of the government’s additional $1 billion investment bringing the government’s total investment to nearly $2 billion over the next five years.
“Our small, rural and northern communities will be at the forefront of our efforts to build Ontario for the future,” said Premier Doug Ford. “With this investment, we are saying ‘yes’ to helping these communities build and repair the vital infrastructure they need to keep their communities working for decades to come.”
Funding allocations will be based on a formula that recognizes the different needs and economic conditions of communities across the province.
