Yesterday, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton announced that Middlesex Centre is receiving $2,064,113 from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) in 2022.
The OCIF investment will be put towards tar and chip resurfacing ($600,000) and asphalt resurfacing ($1.1 million) of local roads. The remaining funds will be held in reserve for infrastructure projects in 2023.
"We are so pleased to receive this investment from the OCIF," commented Mayor Aina DeViet. "These funds will support much needed improvements to our local road infrastructure, ensuring that the Municipality continues to be a good steward of our shared community assets."
Middlesex Centre's funding is part of $22 million from the OCIF that is going to help 14 municipalities across Lambton-Kent-Middlesex this year.
“Across the province, small and rural towns are on the comeback, helping drive economic growth,” said Minister McNaughton in the announcement. “As more people look to the benefits of small-town living, this investment will bring thousands of new jobs to the region and ensure we have the services needed to support our residents.”
The OCIF is a multi-year program to support local infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and water, wastewater and stormwater facilities in communities with populations under 100,000, along with rural and northern communities.
- Learn more about the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF)