Better water and wastewater treatment for London residents
News Release
89 new projects approved in 32 communities
London, Ontario, May 24, 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.
Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Member of Provincial Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, and His Worship Matt Brown, Mayor of the City of London, today announced that 22 new projects in London 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—over $18.7 million. The provincial government is providing up to 25 per cent of funding for these projects—over $9 million of total eligible costs, and the City of London will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, residents of London will soon benefit from projects such as the cleaning and relining of the Wortley Road watermain, which will improve water quality for roughly 250 properties in the area. Funding will also go towards improving stormwater infrastructure, which will protect the community from flooding and support the growth and safety of London residents for years to come. These projects are essential to keeping our waterways clean and our communities healthy and livable.
In addition to these projects, $18.7 million in federal funding for 67 water and wastewater projects will benefit 31 other communities across Ontario.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
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“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 London, which ensure that Canadian communities are healthy and sustainable now and for years to come.”
Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“Building and maintaining high-quality water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is an essential part of building livable 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 will contribute to enhanced quality of life in London and the surrounding region for years to come.”
The Honourable Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Member of Provincial Parliament for London North Centre
“My thanks to Kate Young, Peter Fragiskatos and Deb Matthews for their leadership in making this happen. This funding speeds up the work we're doing to become one of the greenest Cities in Canada. This investment will help us address something we're all concerned about - sewage discharge in our river. It will also help prevent heart breaking and frustrating basement flooding for many Londoners.”
His Worship Matt Brown, Mayor of the City of London
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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