Ontario funds $38.6M for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke water upgrades

Ontario announced $38.6 million through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Health and Safety Water Stream to support water and wastewater upgrades in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. The funding was announced Feb. 3 at the Pembroke Water Treatment Plant by MPP Billy Denault.

Ontario has announced $38.6 million for water and wastewater upgrades in the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke area. The announcement took place Feb. 3 at the Pembroke Water Treatment Plant and was made by Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault. The funding is being delivered through the province's Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Health and Safety Water Stream. The program is intended to help municipalities maintain and upgrade essential water infrastructure tied to public health, safety and housing development. Key details: - $38.6 million allocated for water and wastewater upgrades in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. - Funds are delivered through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Health and Safety Water Stream. - The announcement was made Feb. 3 at the Pembroke Water Treatment Plant by MPP Billy Denault. - The program is described as supporting public health, safety and housing-related infrastructure needs. Summary: Officials say the funding is intended to renew aging water and wastewater assets and to support local growth related to housing development. How and when specific projects will proceed was not provided. Undetermined at this time.