WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province has announced new infrastructure funding for Wellington County municipalities to enable the construction of new homes.
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced over $11 million in funding across several municipalities throughout Perth-Wellington.
The funding announcement includes nearly $8 million for road projects in Wellington County.
The County of Wellington will be getting over $6.9 million to reconstruct Wellington Road 123 also known as Main Street East and West in Palmerston.
“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,” said Chris White, Warden, Wellington County in a press release
The township of Mapleton will get over $914,000 for the reconstruction of Sideroad 15.
Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson said “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.”
The 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.
