Projects approved under the Small Communities Fund
July 14, 2015 –– Amherstburg, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada
Residents of Amherstburg and Pelee will benefit from important wastewater and drainage improvement projects thanks to joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund.
The Town of Amherstburg will use its funding to support the Edgewater Sewage Diversion Project, a multi-phase project that will see upgrades to Pumping Station No.2, Pumping Station No.4, and the Edgewater Pumping Station as well as the construction of a new forcemain and the decommissioning and rehabilitation of Edgewater Lagoon. These improvements will prevent future sewage bypasses, and will support a healthier environment.
The Township of Pelee will use its funding to support drainage improvements, which will include the replacement of the Curry Marsh Drainage System's pump to ensure continued operation of the drainage system. Additional maintenance will also occur on East West and Parsons Roads to improve water flow. This project will help reduce the risks of flooding of local farmlands and vineyards and eliminate standing water by improving storm water flows.
The $1-billion Small Communities Fund provides funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs. Canada and Ontario will each provide $272 million to support projects in communities across the province with fewer than 100,000 residents. This funding will help address local priorities, supporting job creation and economic growth, thus sustaining a high quality of life in small communities across Ontario for years to come
Town of Amherstburg Edgewater Sewage Diversion Project
- The Government of Canada will provide up to $2,933,333 through the Small Communities Fund for this project.
- The Province of Ontario will contribute up to $2,933,333 to this project.
- The Town of Amherstburg will be responsible for all remaining costs of the project.
The Township of Pelee Drainage Improvements Project:
- The Government of Canada will provide up to $113,497 through the Small Communities Fund for this project.
- The Province of Ontario will contribute up to $113,497 to this project.
- Pelee will be responsible for all remaining costs of the project.
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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Andrew Forgione
Office of the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
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Dawn Morencie
Office of the Mayor and CAO
Amherstburg, Ontario
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Wayne Miller
Chief Administrative Officer
Township of Pelee
519-890-2222
Infrastructure Canada
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Brigitte Marleau
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