Project approved under the Small Communities Fund
July 29, 2015 – Ohsweken, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory will benefit from a watermain replacement in the main urban area of Ohsweken thanks to joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund.
This project will include the replacement and upgrade of sections of the watermain which are undersized and in poor condition as well as the associated road work in Ohsweken, to increase the capacity and reliability of the water distribution system. Once completed, these upgrades will enable Six Nations to meet the minimum fire protection requirements, which enhances community safety. These upgrades are also a critical step in empowering Six Nations with the ability to expand its water distribution system to the other 90% of what is the largest First Nation in Canada, in order to provide the entire Six Nations of the Grand River community with a safe and reliable supply of potable water.
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 such as the watermain replacement for the Six Nations of the Grand River 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."
-Phil McColeman
Member of Parliament for Brant, 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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Andrew Forgione
Office of the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
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Victoria Racette
Communications Officer, Six Nations of the Grand River
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Brigitte Marleau
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