DEVOLIN LOOKS BACK ON HIS FIRST SESSION IN PARLIAMENT

DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $548,000 FEDERAL COMRIF INVESTMENT IN KAWARTHA LAKES

January 10, 2007

LINDSAY - Canada’s New Government and the Government of Ontario today announced funding under Intake Three of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) to replace the Ops and Golf Course Road bridges in Kawartha Lakes.

The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $548,000 in the local
bridge projects. The City of Kawartha Lakes will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $1,644,000. The Government of Canada’s contribution is contingent on the successful completion of an environmental assessment of the proposed project under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

“Canada’s New Government is working with its partners to build stronger communities through investments in local infrastructure,” said local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of Tony Clement, Minister of Health and federal minister responsible for COMRIF. “By replacing these bridges, we are ensuring that these remain safe and reliable routes for motorists in Kawartha Lakes.”

This project is part of a total federal-provincial investment announced today of $93 million in 72 communities under Intake Three of COMRIF. Together with municipal contributions, the total COMRIF Intake Three investment in local infrastructure improvements exceeds $139 million. These investments will provide small urban and rural municipalities with the support they need to renew essential infrastructure in their communities.

Under the five-year, $900-million COMRIF program, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working together with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and local partners to enhance and renew Ontario’s public infrastructure, improve the quality of the environment, protect the health and safety of citizens, support long-term economic growth and build prosperous, sustainable communities by giving municipalities the tools they need..

In Budget 2006, Canada’s New Government announced an unprecedented $16.5 billion in funding for infrastructure, including $6.6 billion in new investment for infrastructure programs. The Government recognizes the importance of infrastructure in Canada’s success. It is currently developing its long-term plan for infrastructure programs.

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For more information contact :
Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881