Province invests $7.4 million in Kingsville infrastructure

On January 23, Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex, announced that the Ontario government is investing $7,437,500 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 2,927 new homes in Kingsville. 

The funding is being delivered through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, which includes $400 million to help build, repair and maintain municipal roads, bridges and culverts that will promote housing growth in communities across Ontario.

“This investment is about putting the dream of homeownership back in the hands of a generation,” said Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex. “Our government is committed to building more homes and ensuring our communities have the tools they need to grow and thrive.”

Kingsville will invest the funding toward the West Side Collector Road – Heritage Road Extension to Road 2 West project. This project will unlock more housing opportunities and support economic growth in Kingsville.

“We’re growing and we’re actively planning for the future. We are committed to investing in critical infrastructure, to make sure our community is strong, our residents and business are prioritized, and our long-term vision remains in sight,” said Dennis Rogers, Mayor of the Town of Kingsville. “On behalf of Kingsville, we’re thrilled to receive this funding from the province, and we thank the Ontario Government for their support in helping us advance our strategic priorities, and bring meaningful improvements to our residents now, and for years to come.

“To keep pace with growing communities across our province, our government is helping municipalities build more homes faster than ever before,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Families and residents need safe and reliable roads and bridges to access these homes and travel safely to and from their destinations. That’s why we are making targeted, local investments through the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream to support the construction of municipal roads, bridges and culverts that keep residents safe and foster stronger, more connected communities across Ontario.”

The government is also investing $175 million to launch the Health and Safety Water Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. This new stream will support projects that will protect homes and create resilient communities by building, rehabilitating and expanding aging water, wastewater, stormwater, flood and erosion infrastructure. 

Through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, Ontario is providing nearly $2 billion to support housing and community-enabling infrastructure and build more homes across the province.