KAWARTHA LAKES=The Ontario government announced today it is investing up to $3 million to help the City of Kawartha Lakes in the reconstruction and resurfacing of King Street in Omemee.
“This project means a lot to the people of Omemee. It will make walking, driving and parking along the Main Street easier and safer. It will also make it more enticing for those who pass through on Highway 7 to stop, stay awhile and support our local businesses. I’m thrilled that the Province has assisted Council to move forward with the project,” said Ron Ashmore, Councillor, Ward 6.
“This funding is great news for the community and businesses in Omemee and will provide much-needed improvements to local transportation and the streetscape downtown to keep people and goods moving,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.
The funding covers up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $3 million for road projects and up to $5 million for bridge projects.
“Today’s announcement is exciting as it continues the momentum we’ve built around our downtowns. From Lindsay to Fenelon Falls and now Omemee, we’re making our community hubs more accessible and enjoyable to visit. We couldn’t have moved ahead in Omemee without the generous support of the Province and our local MPP, Laurie Scott,” said Mayor Letham.
Eligible costs include the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of municipal roads and bridges that connect two ends of a provincial highway through a community or to a border crossing.
“Millions of Ontarians depend on municipal roads and bridges each day to get where they need to go and that is why our government is providing municipalities with the funding they need to maintain local infrastructure,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “We’re building a transportation system across the province that supports the safe movement of people and goods, while creating jobs and promoting economic growth in local communities.”
Eligible municipalities are invited to apply for the 2023-24 Connecting Links Program, which will be open to applications later this year.
