Infrastructure funding for next year has been announced for the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound riding.
MPP Rick Byers announced that over $13.2 million is being invested in his riding through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for 2023. The province has promised $400 million for municipalities across Ontario to help repair or enhance local roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities.
The city of Owen Sound will be getting the single biggest payout for one community, with just over $2.5 million earmarked for the city.
“I am very pleased to see this substantial infrastructure funding for our municipalities here in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. I heard firsthand from municipal leaders how important these funds are to support infrastructure renewal and I am delighted that our government has followed through with this support,” said MPP Byers.
The following municipalities are receiving funding:
$765,729 – Arran-Elderslie
$319,230 – Chatsworth
$417,455 – Georgian Bluffs
$753,175 – Grey Highlands
$475,692 – Hanover
$1,145,272 – Meaford
$346,792 – Northern Bruce Peninsula
$2,507,541 – Owen Sound
$609,489 – The South Bruce Peninsula
$507,792 – Southgate
$981,295 – West Grey
$1,333,134 – County of Bruce
$3,042,024 – County of Grey