The province is investing more than $7 million in seven projects across Northumberland-Peterborough South to improve drinking water, says MPP David Piccini.
The $7,022,744 will help create clean and environmentally-friendly infrastructure, more jobs and a sustainable future, said Piccini, during a recent funding announcement in Cobourg.
“I’m thrilled that our government is making this crucial and much-needed investment across Northumberland-Peterborough South,” said Piccini. “We’re ensuring our residents have clean drinking water, while providing good jobs and pay cheques for our residents.”
According to the province, this $7-million-plus is being allocated as follows:
•$978,363 for replacement of an “undersized and severely corroded transition watermain” in Brighton.
•$1,370,279 for replacement of a street standpipe for a new elevated tank in Port Hope.
•$402,852 to replace water distribution system in Crystal Springs.
•$384,952 to install and upgrade point-of-entry systems for 14 houses in Hiawatha First Nations.
•$689,287 to install a second watermain under the Trent River, which will improve water pressure and fire protection in Trent Hills.
•$572,942 to replace and upgrade a well in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
•$961,762 to improve drinking water reservoirs in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
•$1,662,377 to replace an elevated tank in Cobourg.
“I am very pleased to announce that federal approval has (also) been secured for these vital projects,” said MP Phillip Lawrence. “Government works when we work together, and it was a privilege to have worked with our dedicated councillors, mayors and MPP to advocate for this funding in our community.”
Here’s a little more on how funding will help:
Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander said this grant is vital for when it comes to growth and sustainability of the community. These funds will help replace a significant portion of an old waterman that feeds one of the fastest-growing areas in the community, he said.
The $3.6 million for Cobourg’s new elevated tank (combined investment total) will go a long way. Mayor John Henderson said it will help ratepayers and local trades and aid in attracting new commercial businesses to the area.
Dereck Paul, president and CEO of Cobourg’s Lakefront Utility Services Inc., added the need to replace the Victoria Street tank is well documented. This investment will help with updated infrastructure and additional water storage, said Paul.
Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson recently shared a similar sentiment after confirmation of funding via the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Green Stream program, which is helping with a new elevated water tank storage facility for the municipality.
“Port Hope is growing and this new water tank storage facility will address future demand and improve water supply security,” said Sanderson.
Alnwick/Haldimand Mayor Gail Latchford said funding will help with more secure – and better – water supply for Grafton residents.
In Trent Hills, Mayor Bob Crate noted a new transmission pipe will mean sufficient flow volumes and provide safety of redundancy for supply to residents on the south side, eliminating potential interruptions. This provincial-federal investment will help ensure sufficient drinking water capacity for the community now, and as it grows, with planned and future developments, added Crate.
All area politicians thanked the provincial and federal governments for their investments at the Cobourg funding announcement.
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