The Ontario government says it is continuing its push to strengthen local infrastructure with a major investment across Huron–Bruce. More than $21 million will be directed to municipalities in the riding through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, supporting the repair and renewal of essential public assets.
The funding is part of the province’s broader capital plan, which totals more than $200 billion and is aimed at building and protecting critical infrastructure while supporting jobs during a period of economic uncertainty. In Huron–Bruce, the money will help municipalities address priorities such as roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems.
“This OCIF investment is a vital boost for our rural communities in Huron-Bruce," said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce. "By renewing critical infrastructure - roads, water systems, bridges - we're not only supporting local jobs, but also empowering each of our municipalities to grow stronger, safer, and more resilient. I'm proud our government is making long-term commitments so our region can thrive for generations."
Across Ontario, the province plans to distribute $400 million in OCIF funding in 2026 to 423 small, rural, and northern communities. The program is designed to help municipalities maintain and upgrade infrastructure that is essential to daily life and long-term economic stability.
As part of the 2026 funding changes, the province is increasing the minimum grant amount available to municipalities to $125,000, up from $100,000. Allocations are determined using a formula that reflects the varying needs and economic circumstances of each community. Municipalities also have the option to accumulate funding for up to five years to take on larger-scale infrastructure projects.
Communities throughout Huron and Bruce counties will benefit from the investment, with funding allocated to local townships, municipalities, and both county governments to support infrastructure renewal across the region.
Under the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, municipalities across Huron and Bruce counties are set to receive targeted investments to support the renewal and rehabilitation of critical local infrastructure. The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been allocated $687,063, while the Municipality of Bluewater will receive $962,552 and the Municipality of Brockton $866,983. Central Huron is slated for $1,208,849, with the Town of Goderich receiving $1,533,501, and the Township of Howick allocated $212,852. The County of Huron will receive the largest share in the region at $6,017,436, alongside $1,331,133 for the Municipality of Huron East, $611,222 for the Township of Huron-Kinloss, and $1,929,278 for the Municipality of Kincardine. Additional funding includes $367,632 for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, $648,047 for the Township of North Huron, $1,137,110 for the Town of Saugeen Shores, $1,133,243 for the Municipality of South Bruce, and $905,349 for the Municipality of South Huron, while the County of Bruce will receive $1,633,528 to support county-wide infrastructure priorities.
"Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario," said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. "That is why we're increasing the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund's minimum grant amount to provide predictability and stability for these communities and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive. With our record investments across all infrastructure programs, we're driving an unprecedented wave of construction - highways, transit, hospitals, schools, and more - to make communities stronger, keep workers on the job, and drive economic growth for generations to come."
The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund supports municipalities with populations under 100,000, as well as rural and northern communities and local services boards that operate water or wastewater systems. Since 2018, the province has provided $2.8 billion through OCIF to help smaller communities maintain critical infrastructure.
In addition to OCIF, the province is investing $4 billion through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program to support core infrastructure in growing communities. The province says the investment will help unlock additional housing, building on the roughly 800,000 homes already enabled through previously announced projects.
