Perth–Wellington municipalities will receive much-needed funding to support their response to COVID-19.
It's part of the Safe Restart Agreement, a joint initiative of the federal and provincial governments.
Out of the millions of dollars being injected into the area, Perth County will get $916,000, Wellington County will get over $2.3 million, and the City of Stratford will receive over $1.8 million. Some municipalities, including North Perth, Perth East, West Perth and Stratford, will also receive thousands of dollars in transit funding.
“It is good to see that we in Perth-Wellington are receiving our fair share,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “Municipalities need the province to be a partner, and we are coming through for them."
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater agreed, praising local municipal leaders and staff.
“Our local councils have shown tremendous resilience during this difficult time,” Nater said. “It is encouraging to see them granted much-needed funding to provide our communities with the services they need.”
Municipality
Municipal Funding Phase 1
Transit Funding Phase 1
Total Phase 1 Municipal Allocations
Township of Mapleton
$217,900
$217,900
Town of Minto
$241,600
$241,600
Municipality of North Perth
$343, 600
$19,813
$363,413
Perth County
$916,600
$916,600
Township of Perth East
$256,500
$21,497
$277,997
Township of Perth South
$96,400
$96,400
Town of St. Marys
$396,700
$23,329
$420,029
City of Stratford
$1,808,300
$487, 861
$2,296,161
Wellington County
$2,311,900
$2,311,900
Township of Wellington North
$311,000
$311,000
Municipality of West Perth
$220,100
$16,751
$236,851