Better water systems for Durham residents
News release
24 new projects approved in 12 communities across Ontario
Durham Region, Ontario, April 27, 2018— The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to ensuring that Canadians have access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect waterways and preserve local ecosystems, while laying the foundation for new economic opportunities that strengthen the middle class.
Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Granville Anderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure; and Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Durham Region, today announced that three new projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham have been approved under the Government of Canada’s Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF). The federal government is providing $1.1 million—50 per cent of funding for these projects. The provincial government is providing over $556,000 of total eligible costs, and the Region will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, residents will soon benefit from cleaner drinking water and better wastewater treatment. Three existing water mains in Oshawa will be replaced and upgraded with modern infrastructure. These projects will result in improved water quality and distribution that will make for greener and cleaner communities.
In addition to these projects, over $5.4 million in federal funding for 21 other water and wastewater projects will benefit 11 other communities across Ontario. The provincial government is providing more than $2.7 million for these 21 projects.
This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the CWWF.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada understands that water and wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining a healthy environment and providing access to clean, reliable drinking water. I am very proud that we are working with our provincial and municipal partners to invest in infrastructure that helps improve local water quality while making the Region of Durham greener and more sustainable for years to come.”
Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“It is imperative that Ontarians have access to safe, reliable drinking water. The province’s partnership with the federal government through the CWWF shows our commitment to ensuring the infrastructure to provide that necessity is strong, reliable, and sustainable. Investing in our water infrastructure will help build the local economy and protect the health and safety of our communities”.
Granville Anderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure
“The Region of Durham welcomes this funding through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. It allows the Region to advance replacement of three essential drinking water distribution projects in Oshawa. Investing in our water infrastructure will help build the local economy and protect the health and safety of our communities.”
Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Durham Region
Quick facts
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For the 24 projects announced today, the federal government is providing $6,553,815. The provincial government is providing $3,276,909, and the recipients will cover any remaining costs.
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Under the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
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$26.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges in the province’s history – $230 billion over 14 years. To learn more about what’s happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.
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Contacts
Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
brook.simpson@canada.ca
Alex Benac
Minister’s Office
Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
416-326-2137
alex.benac@ontario.ca
Joanne Paquette
Manager, Communications
The Regional Municipality of Durham
905-668-7711 ext. 3732
joanne.paquette@durham.ca
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
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