Government approves investments in wastewater services across Canada.
will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, water and wastewater services and transportation that supports trade toCanada’s rural and northern communities.
The Town of Stratford will cover the remaining project costs.
A $6.4-million expansion for the Town of Balgonie’s wastewater system was also announced.
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will each contribute up to $1.5 million toward the project through the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component — National and Regional Projects (PTIC-NRP).
The project includes expanding the existing sewage lagoon and irrigation system, along with related works, that will improve the overall wastewater system and benefit the environment.
Once completed, the project will support economic and population growth in the community, providing services for 6,000 potential residents.
Additionally, a new project in Peterborough has been approved under the Government of Canada’s Clean Water and Waste Water Fund.
The provincial government is providing up to 25 % of funding for this project — just over $1.3 million of total eligible costs, and the City of Peterborough will provide the balance of funding.
Thanks to this investment, residents of Peterborough will benefit from modifications and improvements to the Peterborough Waste Water Treatment Plant.