Project approved under the Small Communities Fund
July 14, 2015 –– Greenstone, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada
Residents of Greenstone and Nipigon will benefit from important wastewater improvement projects thanks to joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund.
The Municipality of Greenstone will use its funding to support upgrades to the Geraldton Ward Main Street sanitary system, including the construction of a second sanitary trunk sewer to increase hydraulic capacity and new interconnecting manholes at Wardrope Avenue and McKenzie Avenue. These improvements will help increase sewer capacity and reduce the risk of overflow during periods of peak demand, thus improving surface and ground water capacity.
The Township of Nipigon will use its funding for the replacement of the water and sewer mains and associated roadwork. The new advanced water and sewer mains will help improve the efficiency and reliability of the wastewater treatment facility, raise water pressures in elevated areas, and allow for future growth west of town.
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.
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Mark Wright
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Municipality of Greenstone
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Lindsay Mannila
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Township of Nipigon
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