The Ontario Government is investing in small, rural, and northern communities, with over $5.6 million being invested in infrastructure in Elgin-Middlesex-London. 9 municipalities in Elgin County will receive portions of the funding to address their local community infrastructure needs through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. The 3 municipalities in our area receiving the most funding include the City of St Thomas receiving $1,984,203, the County of Elgin receiving $1,226,460, and the Municipality of Central Elgin receiving $547,837.
Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek said in a statement that he is upholding his commitment to support local municipalities. Adding that this funding will help build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure in our community.
The total funding breakdown can be found here…
Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich: $119,762
Township of Southwold: $223,528
Municipality of West Elgin: $225,822
Township of Malahide: $238,268
Town of Aylmer: $316,211
Municipality of Bayham: $341,523
Municipality of Thames Centre: $473,268
Municipality of Central Elgin: $547,837
County of Elgin: $1,226,460
City of St Thomas: $1,984,203
Total for riding: $5,696,882
