Better wastewater treatment and stormwater infrastructure for Ottawa residents
News Release
49 new projects approved in 17 communities
Ottawa, Ontario, May 23, 2017—The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect waterways and preserve local ecosystems, while also laying the foundation for new economic opportunities to strengthen the middle class across the province.
David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, today announced that 18 new projects in Ottawa have been approved under the Government of Canada’s Clean Water and Waste Water Fund. The federal government is providing up to 50 per cent of funding for these projects—$30.2 million. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent of funding for these projects—$15.1 million, and the recipient will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, residents of Ottawa will benefit from projects like a new stormwater management and snow disposal facility on West Brook Drive, upgrades to the Robert O. Pickard Environment Center Thickening and Dewatering Building, and a project to construct sanitary sewers and watermains in the Vanier area. These projects are essential to keeping our waterways clean and our communities healthy and livable.
In addition to these projects, $4.4 million in federal funding for 31 water and wastewater projects will benefit 16 other communities across Ontario.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Quotes
“Investing in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining a healthy environment and providing access to clean, reliable drinking water.The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and municipalities across the country to support important projects like those in Ottawa, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come.”
David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“Our government understands that reliable water and wastewater infrastructure supports healthier communities. The projects announced today will help ensure that our waterways are clean and that our environment is sustainable for future generations, while creating middle-class jobs and supporting economic development across the city.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre
“The government of Ontario is proud to be investing almost $270 million in water and wastewater infrastructure for municipalities, First Nations and Local Services Boards across the province. We continue to invest in the kinds of infrastructure projects that keep our communities safe, provide reliable access to clean water, and protect our waterways.”
The Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean
“Building and maintaining high-quality water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is an essential part of building liveable communities. This announcement demonstrates the Province’s commitment to partnering with municipalities in order to deliver the public infrastructure Ontarians need. I am pleased that these projects, including upgrades at the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre, will contribute to enhanced quality of life in the City of Ottawa for years to come.”
Nathalie Des Rosiers, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier
“The City of Ottawa is pleased to receive infrastructure funding through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. This Federal and Provincial funding is critical to help Ottawa move forward on our long-term plans to protect and sustain the health of our local water systems. The funding will also advance a number of priority needs to modernize our existing water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.”
His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa
Quick Facts
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The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
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Budget 2017 proposes $21.9 billion for investments for green infrastructure. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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The Government of Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges, and water and wastewater infrastructure in the province’s history – more than $190 billion in public infrastructure over 13 years, starting in 2014–15. To learn more about what’s happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.
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