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Province investing $4.5 Million for infrastructure projects in Brantford-Brant<\/em><\/p>

NEWS February 3, 2021<\/strong><\/p>

BRANTFORD \u2013 The Ontario government is providing funding for infrastructure projects in small, rural and northern communities through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Ontario continues to support municipalities as they build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure.<\/p>

In 2021, Brantford-Brant will receive more than $4.5M across 2 municipalities to address their local community infrastructure needs.<\/p>

\u201cAs your MPP, I am upholding my commitment to support our local municipalities by creating jobs, attracting economic growth and investment, and making our community the best place to live and grow\u201d, said MPP Will Bouma. \u201cThis funding will help build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure in our community.\u201d<\/p>

Total investment in communities across Brantford-Brant are as follows:<\/p>
Municipality<\/td>OCIF Allocation 2021<\/td><\/tr>
City of Brantford<\/td>\u00a0$3,456,359.00<\/td><\/tr>
County of Brant<\/td>\u00a0$1,097,617.00<\/td><\/tr>
Total for Riding:<\/strong><\/td>\u00a0$4,553,976.00 <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

\u201cThe City of Brantford is grateful for the Province\u2019s ongoing support through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) that we rely on to renew and upgrade the City\u2019s aging infrastructure,\u201d said Mayor Kevin Davis. \u201cThis much needed financial support will be allocated to several key projects including, full corridor reconstruction of St. Paul Avenue, Garden Avenue bridge rehabilitation, as well as improvements to roadway systems in the city\u2019s North West Industrial Area.\u00a0We are thankful to our provincial partners for working closely with us to improve our local assets and infrastructure, and in doing so strengthening our local economy and community.\u201d<\/p>

The funding above is a part of Ontario\u2019s approximately $200 million commitment to 424 communities to help them address their core infrastructure projects and asset management planning needs in 2021.<\/p>

\u201cI would like to thank the Province of Ontario for their continued support and funding to address the County of Brant\u2019s infrastructure needs,\u201d said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey.\u00a0\u201cReliable infrastructure connects households to clean water and citizens to their places of work and play. Reliable infrastructure is key to the County\u2019s ability to offer a high quality of life for its citizens and to be prime destination for employers. \u00a0This year, the funding will be applied to the Laurel Street reconstruction and Powerline Road Bridge. The Province of Ontario\u2019s investment in the County is greatly appreciated.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cBy investing in infrastructure projects across the province, we are strengthening and building communities,\u201d said Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure. \u201cThis is part of our ongoing commitment to support small, rural and northern municipalities across Ontario, providing stable funding needed to build long-term economic resilience.\u201d<\/p>

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