PUSLINCH – The federal government is providing funding for a road rehabilitation project in Puslinch.
In a news release, the Township of Puslinch says it has received an investment of more than $215,000 from the federal government’s Canada Community-Building Fund for the Watson Road rehabilitation project.
Approximately 3.7 kilometers of Watson Road South will be repaved between County Road 37 (Arkell Road) to Maltby Road East.
The township says work will include pulverizing of existing surface, repaving, and the replacement of three underground culverts.
“This project is a huge endeavour for the Township of Puslinch. The rehabilitation of Watson Road will extend the lifespan of the road by more than two decades, and improve overall safety for motorists,” said Puslinch Mayor James Seeley in the release. “Having access to a permanent source of funding like the CCBF is crucial to completing largescale capital road and culvert projects like this one. We are thankful for these investments in our community.”
The Township has budgeted $756,036 for the project, with $215,121 coming from the CCBF. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2024.
“Maintaining local infrastructure is essential for growing communities,” said Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “Repaving roads and replacing culverts is necessary work that ensures safe and efficient travel and drainage. We will always be there to partner with communities like Puslinch to meet the needs of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.”
The Canada Community-Building Fund is a permanent source of funding for municipal infrastructure.
“It is predictable, long-term, and stable, and is helping Ontario’s municipal governments address a massive, province-wide infrastructure deficit while improving environmental sustainability and creating jobs and economic growth,” the release said.
To learn more about the Canada Community-Building Fund in Ontario visit https://www.buildingcommunities.ca/
