Greenstone and Nipigon to Receive Funding for Wastewater Improvement
Project approved under the Small Communities Fund
The Municipality of Greenstone will use its funding to support upgrades to the Geraldton Ward Main Street sanitary system, including the construction of a second sanitary trunk sewer to increase hydraulic capacity and new interconnecting manholes at Wardrope Avenue and McKenzie Avenue. These improvements will help increase sewer capacity and reduce the risk of overflow during periods of peak demand, thus improving surface and ground water capacity.
The Township of Nipigon will use its funding for the replacement of the water and sewer mains and associated roadwork. The new advanced water and sewer mains will help improve the efficiency and reliability of the wastewater treatment facility, raise water pressures in elevated areas, and allow for future growth west of town.
The $1-billion Small Communities Fund provides funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs. Canada and Ontario will each provide $272 million to support projects in communities across the province with fewer than 100,000 residents. This funding will help address local priorities, supporting job creation and economic growth, thus sustaining a high quality of life in small communities across Ontario for years to come.
Quick Facts
The Municipality of Greenstone Geraldton Ward Main Street Sewer Upgrade Project:
- The Government of Canada will provide up to $220,733 through the Small Communities Fund for this project.
- The Province of Ontario will contribute up to $220,733 to this project.
- The Municipality of Greenstone will be responsible for all remaining costs of this project.
Township of Nipigon Churchill St. Linear Infrastructure Renewal Project:
- The Government of Canada will provide up to $268,306 through the Small Communities Fund for this project.
- The Province of Ontario will contribute up to $268,306 to this project.
- Township of Nipigon will be responsible for all remaining costs of this project.
