Project approved under the Small Communities Fund
July 2, 2015 –– Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario– Infrastructure Canada
Residents of Sault Ste. Marie will benefit from the Fort Creek Aqueduct Replacement thanks to joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund.
This project includes the full demolition, reconstruction and reinforcement of aqueducts and channels to contain and control flood waters in high flow events. Construction will also include waterproofing the structure for longevity and full restoration of above ground surface works, thus greatly reducing the risk of flooding and helping to protect the health and well-being of local residents.
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.
"We are pleased to invest in projects like Fort Creek Aqueduct Replacement that will benefit our community by improving much needed local infrastructure.Our Government’s commitment to municipalities, big and small, has never been stronger. Through the New Building Canada Plan Small Communities Fund we are investing in priority infrastructure projects that have a strong impact on the quality of life of Ontario’s residents while helping job creation and economic growth."
-Bryan Hayes,
Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, 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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Press Secretary
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City of Sault Ste. Marie
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Infrastructure Canada
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