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MPP announces local infrastructure funding

Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae has announced infrastructure funding for his riding.

A total of $14,468,702 will be split between areas in Wellington and Perth in 2024, to aid with local infrastructure projects. This funding is part of the province’s overall $400 million investment through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund.

The City of Stratford is getting the biggest piece of the funding, with over $3.1 million earmarked for projects there. Wellington County is receiving just over $2.7 million to help maintain county roads.

Perth-Wellington 2024 OCIF levels are as follows:

Wellington County

$2,764,871

Mapleton

$1,140,309

Minto

$1,314,896

North Perth

$972,700

Perth County

$703,009

Perth East

$307,460

Perth South

$425,969

St Marys

$597,536

Stratford

$3,115,579

Wellington North

$1,682,295

West Perth

$1,199,829

Total

$ 14,468,702

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