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June 8, 2009
CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN HALIBURTON COUNTY
Residents of Haliburton County will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding as a result of both governments’ commitment to stimulating the Ontario economy through the creation of jobs in our communities.
Nine projects in Haliburton County will receive funding to support healthier environments, encourage the enhancement of local facilities and services, and create local jobs.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians,” said MP Barry Devolin. “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”
“Under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario is leading the way,” said MPP Rick Johnson. “We are creating jobs and the decisions announced today will soon lead to improved transportation and enhanced facilities and services in our community. Our governments are working together to modernize infrastructure - creating a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens our economy today and into the future.”
The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $2,002,845.34 in the following projects:
County of Haliburton:
· Blue Hawk Culvert Replacement (Local Road Infrastructure)
· Road No. 503 Rehabilitation Priority (Local Road Infrastructure)
· County Road 1 (Local Road Infrastructure)
Township of Minden Hills
· Riverview Walk (Parks and Trails)
Township of Algonquin Highlands
· Disaster Mitigation Program Generators (Disaster Mitigation Infrastructure)
· McClintock Sewage Lagoon Rehabilitation (Wastewater Infrastructure)
Municipality of Highlands East
· Hadlington Road (Local Road Infrastructure)
Township of Dysart et al
· West Guilford Community Centre Rehabilitation (Municipal Buildings)
· Haliburton Lake Road Rehabilitation (Local Road Infrastructure)
The applicants will contribute the balance of the total eligible projects cost of up to $6,008,536,02.
The projects are nine of 20 across the riding of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock that will break ground thanks to more than $34 million in joint federal and provincial funding. Together with funded applicant contributions, the total investment in local infrastructure improvements under this intake exceeds $51 million in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects starting in the 2009 construction season.
LEARN MORE
Learn how the Government of Canada is investing in Ontario infrastructure.
Learn how the Government of Ontario is helping to build and revitalize infrastructure across the province.
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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881
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