For immediate release – April 18, 2006 

City of Kawartha Lakes to replace culvert

Canada and Ontario invest in infrastructure renewal

LINDSAY — The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Kawartha Lakes today announced funding under Intake Two of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) to replace culvert 300041 on Thunder Bridge Road.

The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $108,333 in the project. The City of Kawartha Lakes will contribute the balance of the total eligible project cost of up to $325,000. 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.

The project includes replacement of the existing culvert with a new structure that meets current design standards, as well as improvements to the approaches, which will reduce long-term maintenance costs and provide a safe crossing.

“The Government of Canada is pleased to support this important local project,” said Barry Devolin, Member of Parliament for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock. “This project demonstrates a strong commitment on the part of all three levels of governments to respond to local needs and priorities.” 

“Today’s announcement in the City of Kawartha Lakes is part of the joint commitment of the federal and provincial governments to invest $600 million in essential infrastructure projects across Ontario,” said Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Our plan is to strengthen our communities and improve the prosperity of our people by making sure our bridges are safe and dependable.”