MPP Jordan Announces Local Infrastructure Funding, as Ontario Continues to Support Small, Rural and Northern Communities

Funding will help create jobs and support economic growth in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

December 13, 2023

MPP John Jordan has announced that the Ontario government is investing over $7 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in the LFK riding. 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 job creation.

“Investing in infrastructure is one of the priorities of this government,” said MPP Jordan. “This funding is very important for all communities to maintain existing infrastructure, as well as future investments to keep our communities open for business and up to date with new requirements and technology.”

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. 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.

“The Township of North Frontenac is delighted to receive funding from the 2024 Ontario Community Infrastructure Program,” said Gerry Lichty, Mayor of North Frontenac. “Thank you to the Province of Ontario and especially to our MPP John Jordan for their hard work in helping to make this happen.”

Communities that received funding through the OCIF include Beckwith ($257,022), Carleton Place ($968,748), Central Frontenac ($774,023), Drummond-North Elmsley ($175,266), Frontenac County ($100,000), Lanark County ($865,851), Lanark Highlands ($103,465), Mississippi Mills ($464,645), Montague ($100,000), North Frontenac ($860,538), Perth ($560,619), Smiths Falls ($1,135,757), South Frontenac ($901,352) and Tay Valley ($100,000).

 

 

QUICK FACTS

  • In 2023, the Ontario government provided $400 million in funding through OCIF to 425 communities.
  • The government doubled its annual investment for OCIF to nearly $2 billion over five years in 2022 to support more local infrastructure projects in small, rural and northern communities.
  • As announced in Ontario’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the government is also protecting communities and unlocking new housing opportunities by investing $200 million over three years to help municipalities repair, rehabilitate and expand critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. Eligible municipalities will be able to nominate housing-enabling water and wastewater projects in early 2024 through the new Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund.
  • The 2023 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Building a Strong Ontario Together continues the government’s responsible, targeted approach, providing the flexibility needed to help address ongoing economic uncertainty and build critical infrastructure in growing communities, while laying a strong fiscal foundation for future generations.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

MPP John Jordan Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

www.johnjordanmpp.ca

613-284-1630

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