Thanks to upper-tier government funding, the municipality of West Elgin will see improvements to the reliability and effectiveness at the Rodney wastewater treatment plant. At an announcement this (Tuesday) morning, joint funding of $942,000 from the federal government and $784,000 from the provincial government was unveiled.
West Elgin will contribute $628,000 to the project which will extend the facility’s performance lifespan and reduce maintenance costs while ensuring efficient wastewater services for residents.
The project includes the rehabilitation of a secondary clarifier, the replacement of a storage tank, and upgrades to the lagoon decant system.
MPP Jeff Yurek noted, “Upgrades to the Rodney wastewater treatment plant have been badly needed for many years.”
West Elgin Mayor Duncan McPhail added, “This funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will allow for the first major updates to the plant since it was built.”
