Rae Announces Over $11M for Local Municipalities
[Perth-Wellington] – Today, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced $11,184,565 in new infrastructure funding to enable the construction of up to 2,705 new homes. The funding is spread across several municipalities throughout Perth-Wellington and is flowing through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program administered by the Ministry of Infrastructure.
“Our provincial government is working with our municipal partners to build Ontario and build the infrastructure that supports more homes,” MPP Rae said. “Our roads, bridges, and round-a-bouts, ensure people can get to work and goods can make it to international markets. This infrastructure is also essential to unlocking the opportunity for over 2,700 families to have a place to call their own.”
This funding is part of a $400 million investment to help build, repair, and maintain municipal roads, bridges, and culverts that will promote housing growth in communities across Ontario.
“To keep pace with growing communities across our province, our government is helping municipalities build more homes faster than ever before,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Families and residents need safe and reliable roads and bridges to access these homes and travel safely to and from their destinations. That’s why we are making targeted, local investments through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream to support the construction of municipal roads, bridges and culverts that keep residents safe and foster stronger, more connected communities across Ontario.”
The government is also investing $175 million to launch the Health and Safety Water Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This new stream will support projects that will protect homes and create resilient communities by building, rehabilitating and expanding aging water, wastewater, stormwater, flood and erosion infrastructure.
Through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, Ontario is providing nearly $2 billion to support housing- and community-enabling infrastructure and build more homes across the province.
Funding as provided by the Ministry of Infrastructure:
| Municipality | Project | Provincial Funding | Housing Enabled (Up To) |
| County of Wellington (Palmerston) | Reconstruction of Wellington Road 123/Main Street East and West, Palmerston | $6,945,468.75 | 1,447 |
| Township of Mapleton | Sideroad 15 Road Reconstruction | $914,312.50 | 301 |
| Municipality of North Perth | Reconstruction of Wallace Avenue North, including a new roundabout and roadway (Street 4). | $2,133,250.00 | 692 |
| Township of Perth South | Station Road Reconstruction | $1,191,533.75 | 265 |
| Total | | $11,184,565 | 2,705 |
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“We are thrilled to have been selected for funding through the Province of Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream. This critical support will enable us to advance the development of the North East Development Area in Listowel, one of our major forthcoming growth zones. This area will provide much needed housing opportunities, including those within the recently expanded settlement boundary, while also supporting future commercial and light industrial employment lands.
This funding will help alleviate the financial burden on our municipality by offsetting development-related costs for servicing this area. It enables us to construct vital road infrastructure that not only supports the immediate growth potential of this key zone but also ensures our capacity to accommodate future developments. This investment reflects our commitment to fostering sustainable growth and housing affordability, delivering lasting benefits for both current and future residents of our community.”
– Todd Kasenberg, Mayor, Municipality of North Perth
The province has just given Mapleton a great gift. We are extremely thankful for this investment and the ongoing support we receive from this government. As highlighted in our Asset Management Plan, this investment will support our community’s housing growth. Investments such as this allows us to complete much needed work while maintaining our fiscal commitment to our residents.
– Gregg Davidson, Mayor, Township of Mapleton
“On behalf of the Council and Residents of the Town of Minto, we are sincerely grateful to Minster Surma and her team for granting Wellington County and the Town of Minto this generous and well needed financial support. We are always appreciative to MPP Rae for his unwavering advocacy. The Palmerston Main Street is an important arterial road for the County as well as for the Town of Minto and its reconstruction is vitally important to the continued and progressive growth of our community.”
– Dave Turton, Mayor, Town of Minto
“Wellington County is pleased to be able to partner with the Town of Minto on this important project in downtown Palmerston. With the funding provided by the Government of Ontario, both the County and Township will be able to more quickly rebuild underground and above ground infrastructure on an accelerated basis. As a result of these investments, the pace of housing construction in Minto will be sped up, easing the housing crisis in our County.”
– Chris White, Warden, Wellington County
“We are excited to collaborate with the Ministry of Infrastructure to ensure the successful completion of this project, which will enhance the quality of life for our residents. The new housing units will provide much-needed accommodation for our population, while the improved infrastructure will support economic development and attract new investments to our area. This project is a testament to our commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable future for Perth South.”
– Sue Orr, Mayor, Perth South