Kingsville, Ontario, April 23, 2008 - Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, today announced the Government of Canada will consider improvements to the sewer system in the Town of Kingsville as a priority for up to $1,231,983 in federal infrastructure funding.
The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, which are estimated at $3,695,943.
"Supporting improvements to wastewater management is one of the ways we will deliver results for the residents of Kingsville," said MP Watson. "We are delivering on our commitment to help build strong, sustainable communities which offer a high quality of life for residents."
"A historically significant neighbourhood of the municipality will be better protected as a result of this project," said Nelson Santos, Mayor for the Town of Kingsville. "We appreciate the federal government's support in helping us to renew our infrastructure."
The project involves storm and sanitary sewer separation in an historical part of the Town.
Funding for this project comes from the $200 million, announced in March 2007, to top up the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) nationwide. The Government of Canada is directing $64 million in funding to existing clean water applications under the MRIF in Ontario.
Federal financial support for the project is conditional on the initiative meeting all applicable eligibility requirements and other program criteria, a federal review of the project, the successful completion of an environmental assessment, assurance by the municipality that the remaining project costs have been fully financed and accounted for, and the signing of a contribution agreement for the project detailing the project elements and any other federal requirements.
