Tay Township will receive up to $1.48 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
For Immediate Release:
VICTORIA HARBOUR, TAY TOWNSHIP, ON: Tay Township is pleased to announce that it will receive up to $1.48 million ($1,483,335) from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) to construct a new, permanent, year-round water distribution system for Grandview Beach and Paradise Point in Port McNicoll.
Tay is one of 55 communities that will receive support from the Province through the OCIF to build and upgrade local infrastructure. Ontario is investing up to $60 million through the 2016 OCIF Top-Up Component for these 55 communities.
Tay Township is committed to providing efficient and sustainable municipal infrastructure by partnering with senior levels of government to plan and finance infrastructure expenses and improvements. A combination of grant funds, municipal reserves and other funding will allow the $6.9 million project to proceed, providing safe drinking water to the area.
“The upgrades to the water infrastructure will improve the water quality and safety for the residents of Grandview Beach and Paradise Point,” said Mayor Scott Warnock.
Visit tay.ca for more information on the Grandview Beach and Paradise Point water system project.
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Tay Township is committed to delivering responsive and cost-effective municipal services and infrastructure that provide for the long-term economic, social, and environmental well-being of its residents and community.
Quotes:
“Our government is committed to improving roads, bridges and water infrastructure in rural Ontario. These important investments will help create jobs, boost our economy and provide opportunities for families and businesses to succeed. This announcement is further proof that our government remains committed to supporting rural Ontario and ensuring a strong rural economy.”
— Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
“The upgrades to roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure made possible by the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund continue to lead to positive changes in our communities. We are proud to enable innovative projects that help spur local economic activity, create job opportunities for Ontarians and raise quality of life across the province.”
— Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure
Additional Resources:
- Grandview Beach and Paradise Point Servicing
- Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
- ontario.ca/agriculture-news
Contacts:
Peter Dance
Director of Public Works
Phone: 705-534-7248 x224
Email: pdance@tay.ca
Lynn Racicot
Communications and Special Projects Officer
Phone: 705-534-7248 x264
Email: lracicot@tay.ca