Ontario creates a Stronger Foundation for more Homes

Northumberland-Peterborough South— The Ontario government is investing over 10 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in Northumberland-Peterborough South. The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is part of the government’s plan to support economic growth and job creation. The goal is to create a stronger Ontario and that is why the Ford Government has doubled funding over since first taking office.

“Our government is investing in critical infrastructure to ensure municipalities have the right resources to support our goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031” said MPP David Piccini. “Funding through this stream has created a drastic difference to rural communities like ours, and I am glad that this fund has seen significant increases over the past few years to support our province’s growth”.

In 2024, the government will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 425 small, rural, and northern communities pay for critical infrastructure projects, including road, bridge, water, and wastewater projects. If necessary, a community may accumulate its funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.

“Small, rural and northern communities need stable funding for their unique infrastructure needs and to provide safe and reliable services,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “That’s why our government continues to provide funding, especially during these challenging economic times. Our investments in community infrastructure are helping to create jobs, build stronger local economies, and lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Ontario for generations to come.”

OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in communities with populations under 100,000, as well as all rural and northern communities. Funding allocations are based on a formula that takes into account the different needs and economic conditions of each community.

Below outlines the total amounts each municipality or township has received from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for the 2024 year.

  • Alnwick-Haldimand: $ 827,241
  • Asphodel-Norwood:                $ 245,352
  • Brighton:                                   $ 702,893
  • Cobourg:                                   $ 1,580,695
  • Cramahe:                                $ 163, 894
  • Hamilton:                                    $ 466,037
  • Northumberland County          $ 1,487,620
  • Otonabee-South Monaghan:   $ 142,992
  • Port Hope                                   $ 1,630,108
  • Trent Hills                                   $ 903,928
  • Clarington                                  $ 3,353, 372