Ben and Carol Mitchell, MPP alongside Mayor Mike Smith announce funding for 3 infrastructure projects in the Municipality of Saugeen Shores totalling $19,962,500. 

Residents of Huron-Bruce will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to replace, upgrade and rehabilitate numerous projects across the riding, announced today by MP Ben Lobb and, MPP Carol Mitchell. These projects are an example of both governments’ commitment to stimulating the Ontario economy through the creation of jobs in our communities.

These projects will improve transportation efficiency, support a healthier environment, enhance local facilities and services and create local jobs.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians,” said Lobb. “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”

“Under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario is leading the way,” said Mitchell. We are creating jobs and the decisions announced today will soon lead to improved transportation and enhanced facilities and services in our community. Our governments are working together to modernize infrastructure - creating a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens our economy today and into the future.”

The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $14,810,400.26 in numerous projects across the riding. The municipalities will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $14,810,400.26.

Together with funded applicant contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements under this intake exceeds $45 million in Huron-Bruce. The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects starting in the 2009 construction season.

This year the federal and provincial government have invested close to $65 million dollars in infrastructure in Huron-Bruce.  Together with the contribution from the municipalities the total investment in local infrastructure for 2009 is just over $97 million.

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