Life for people living on Pelee Island is about to get easier.
MPP Rick Nichols said improved water and wastewater services are coming to Pelee Island soon, thanks to an investment by the Ontario government. The investment will provide island residents with better access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services.
“Infrastructure on Pelee Island has been an ongoing concern for us, from the ferry to maintaining year-round service for the residents, as well as the needs of the tourists it attracts,” said Nicholls. “This is a major step in the right direction and there is more to come.”
The investment will fund improvements to Pelee Island’s West Shore Water Treatment Plant and East Shore Water Distribution Plant Generators.
The new funding was announced jointly by the province and the Government of Canada, under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF), which will fund more than 1,300 projects across Canada and provide $1.1 billion in total investments.
“Investing in water and wastewater infrastructure will result in safer, cleaner water for people to drink, preserve local ecosystems and protect waterways,” said Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Monte McNaughton. "We want to make life easier for people everywhere, where these projects will help ensure residents continue to access clean water in their homes and businesses year-round, regardless of the temperature."