Ontario Invests $9.2 Million in Timmins Water Infrastructure

The Ontario government has allocated $9,198,000 for water infrastructure improvements in Timmins. This funding is intended to facilitate the construction of up to 200 new homes in the area. The investment is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which provides a total of $325 million to support municipalities across Ontario in building, repairing, rehabilitating, and expanding water infrastructure.

This initiative is part of the second intake of the fund, aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs that enable housing development. The funding is expected to assist in meeting the housing demand in Timmins by ensuring necessary water infrastructure is available.

The Ontario government has outlined the importance of such investments in supporting housing development and addressing infrastructure challenges faced by municipalities. The Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund plays a significant role in these efforts, offering financial support to ensure essential services are in place for new housing projects.