Local infrastructure funding will help create jobs and build homes
Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex, is announcing a $1,377,196 investment by the Ontario Government to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in the Town of Kingsville. The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is part of the government’s plan to support economic growth and home building.
“We’re building a lot in the riding of Essex, and the Ontario Government is investing in us to get the job done,” said MPP Leardi. “These investments are going to allow us to build more homes and more businesses, which means more jobs and more work in our community. I am thrilled to see these investments in the riding.”
In 2024, the government will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 425 small, rural and northern communities pay for critical infrastructure projects, including road, bridge, water, and wastewater projects. Over $11 million of the 2024 allocation will be invested in municipalities in the Riding of Essex. If necessary, a community may accumulate its funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.
“Small, rural and northern communities need stable funding for their unique infrastructure needs and to provide safe and reliable services,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure.
“That’s why our government continues to provide funding, especially during these challenging economic times. Our investments in community infrastructure are helping to create jobs, build stronger local economies, and lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Ontario for generations to come.”
OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in communities with populations under 100,000, as well as all rural and northern communities. Funding allocations are based on a formula that takes into account the different needs and economic conditions of each community. Since 2019, the Ontario government has invested over $7.7 million in the Town of Kingsville through the OCIF.