The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has announced major water infrastructure funding for a project in Tara.
This funding was announced in partnership with the provincial government. The project the funding will allow to be completed is the reconstruction of Elgin Avenue and Matilda Street.
The province will contribute up to $1,845,409, covering 73 per cent of the total eligible project costs, with the municipality responsible for the remaining 27 per cent. The estimated total cost for the project is approximately $2,570,000.
A media release from Arran-Elderslie says that completing this project will "strengthen essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure to protect the health and safety of local residents."
Construction is planned for 2027, with engineering costs built into the 2026 municipal budget.
"Today’s announcement reaffirms our government’s commitment to rural communities like Arran-Elderslie," said Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. "Projects like this not only support the maintenance of critical water infrastructure, they create jobs and keep Ontario moving."
"We’re really pleased to see this investment move forward. Strengthening our water infrastructure is one of those essential projects that residents don’t always see day-to-day, but it makes a big difference for the future of our community," said Mayor Steve Hammell. "It’s great to be working alongside the Province to keep Arran-Elderslie moving in the right direction."
