Callander, Ontario, March 4, 2011 – A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in Callander today to celebrate the installation of new backup power generators at key locations across the municipality. Representatives from the federal and provincial governments were on hand for the event.
In total, five backup power generators were installed – three at lift stations in the Callander Main Street sewage collection system, one at a lift station in the Osprey Links sewage collection system, and another at the Callander Community Centre, which also serves as the municipality's Emergency Shelter. By providing a secure power alternative for these facilities, the generators are helping to protect public safety and the environment.
"As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund has supported more than 2,000 projects across Ontario that are creating jobs and stimulating the economy," said the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. "Our government is proud to have invested in Callander's Standby Power Generation Project that will support this community for years to come."
"The infrastructure investments we're making through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and our Open Ontario Plan are building stronger, more successful communities," said Nipissing MPP Monique Smith. "This backup power supply represents an investment in Callander's health and safety, and the security of its public services, for many years to come."
"There is no doubt that the assistance we received from the governments of Canada and Ontario helped make this project happen," said Hector Lavigne, Mayor of the Municipality of Callander. "We now have protective equipment in place for the health and safety of water and sewer users and residents of our community during emergency events".
The governments of Canada and Ontario are each contributing $100,000 toward this project under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The Municipality of Callander is providing the remaining costs. The total eligible project cost is $300,000.
As part of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is providing funding to nearly 4,000 infrastructure projects across the country, and is delivered by Infrastructure Canada.
The contribution from the Province of Ontario comes from its 2009 provincial budget, which is supporting more than 300,000 jobs and strengthening Ontario's economy.
Since 2007, the governments of Canada and Ontario have committed over $13 billion in funding to more than 6,400 infrastructure projects across the province.
For additional information about investments in infrastructure, visit www.creatingjobs.gc.ca/.
For further information about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca/.
For more information on how Ontario is revitalizing its infrastructure, visit ontario.ca/infrastructure.
Contacts:
John Babcock
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Chuck Strahl
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Office of MPP Smith
705-474-8340
Office of Mayor Lavigne
705 845-5010
Infrastructure Canada
613-948-1148
Or toll-free 1-877-250-7154
