Government Of Canada Supports Construction Of Midland Water Storage Facility

April 22, 2008

Midland, Ontario — Bruce Stanton, Member of Parliament for Simcoe North, today announced the Government of Canada will consider construction of a new water storage facility in the Town of Midland as a priority for up to $1,118,789 in federal infrastructure funding.

The federal contribution would be up to one-third of total eligible costs, which are estimated at $3,356,368.

“Maintaining a healthy and clean environment is directly related to the health and prosperity of communities and their residents, and is a priority for our Government,” said MP Stanton. “Supporting the construction of a new water storage facility is one of the ways we will deliver results for the residents of Midland.”

“With improvements to our water storage facility, we will be able to better service the East Pressure Zone, including the downtown business district,” said James Downer, Mayor of the Town of Midland. “We are very grateful to the federal government for committing to this important local system upgrade.”

The project involves the construction of a new water storage facility to allow the Town to meet water storage capacity requirements and ensure a stable water supply.

Funding for this project comes from the $200 million, announced in March 2007, to top up the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) nation-wide. The Government of Canada is directing $64 million in funding to existing clean water applications under the MRIF in Ontario.

Federal financial support for the project is conditional on the initiative meeting all applicable eligibility requirements and other program criteria, a federal review of the project, the successful completion of an environmental assessment, assurance by the municipality that the remaining project costs have been fully financed and accounted for, and the signing of a contribution agreement for the project detailing the project elements and any other federal requirements.