Dave announces Federal share of Infrastructure Stimulus Funding in Chatham-Kent-Essex
$50.5M APPROVED FOR CHATHAM-KENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
CHATHAM—The federal and provincial governments have approved their share of 15 infrastructure projects in Chatham-Kent, leading to $50,500,002 in economic activity in partnership with the Municipality, announced MP Dave Van Kesteren and MPP Pat Hoy today.
Residents of Chatham-Kent will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to 15 projects, with equal $16,833,334 funding shares from each of the three levels of government.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians,” said Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren. “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”
“Under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario is leading the way,” said Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy. “We are creating jobs and the decisions announced today will soon lead to improved transportation and enhanced facilities and services in our community. Our governments are working together to modernize infrastructure - creating a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens our economy today and into the future.”
"Speaking on behalf of Chatham-Kent Council and the community, I can say that we are very pleased by today's announcement. Through our infrastructure lifecycle program, Council had the foresight to allocate very substantial funding toward the improvement of bridges, roads and sewers, but the success of our partnership with the provincial and federal governments means that we will be able to complete a number of additional projects, much to the benefit of our citizens and local economy," said Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope.
These projects are just some examples of both governments’ commitment to stimulating the Ontario economy through the creation of jobs in our communities.
The 15 Projects worth $50.5 million being funded under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund:
- $400,000 each (federal/provincial/municipal) for Coutts Line Bridge over Baptiste Creek.
- $750,000 each for Coutts Line Bridge over Government Drain 1.
- $1,083,333.33 each for Princess Street Bridge over McGregor Creek.
- $1.2 million each for Sixth Line Bridge over Raleigh Plains Drain.
- $1 million each for Base Line Bridge over Little Bear Creek East.
- $800,000 each for Sydenham River Bridge on Langstaff Line.
- $1,666,666.66 each for King St. Sanitary Sewer Relining Project.
- $533,333.33 each for Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation, Wallaceburg.
- $1,166,666.67 each for Wastewater Infrastructure, Wallaceburg.
- $400,000 each for Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation, Tilbury.
- $666,667 each for Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation, Chatham.
- $666,667 each for Wastewater Infrastructure, Chatham.
- $1,666,667 each for Van Allen Street Sanitary Sewer Separation Project, Chatham.
- $3,833,333.33 each for Robertson Outfall Sanitary Sewer Separation Project.
- $1 million each for Dresden storm sewers.
These projects are part of hundreds across the province that will break ground thanks to joint federal and provincial funding. Overall in Ontario, the Government of Canada is investing $1,123,238,449; the Province of Ontario $1,130,834,151; and municipalities $1,110,390,477. In the Southwest Region, respectively: $288,225,684.37; $295,992,297.02; $290,767,065.88.
Together with funded applicant contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements under this intake exceeds $3.5 billion in Ontario. The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects starting in the 2009 construction season.
CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN LEAMINGTON
Today Dave Van Kesteren MP for Chatham-Kent- Essex and Pat Hoy MPP announced their contribution to 5 local infrastructure projects in Leamington adding up to more than $26million. The funding is part of a collaborative effort by the two senior levels of government with the Municipality of Leamington to help stimulate the economy.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians,” said MP Van Kesteren. “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”
“Under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario is leading the way,” said Pat Hoy MPP. We are creating jobs and the decisions announced today will soon lead to improved transportation and enhanced facilities and services in our community. Our governments are working together to modernize infrastructure - creating a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens our economy today and into the future.”
The governments of Canada and Ontario along with the municipality will each contribute $8.6million bringing the total investment to over $26 million.
“The residents of Leamington are grateful for the federal and provincial governments' leadership and contribution to these important projects. Today's announcement is not just about funding. The completion of these projects will have significant short and long term benefits for Leamington,” said Mayor Adams. “It will immediately create jobs in the construction sector and will help attract skilled workers and new investment to our community. The projects will deliver results that matter to our residents and make Leamington a more prosperous and liveable community."
These projects are part of hundreds across the province that will break ground thanks to the joint federal and provincial funding. Together with funded applicant contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements under this intake exceeds $3.5 billion in Ontario. The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects starting in the 2009 construction season.
