Repairing and Building Local Infrastructure
From 2019 to 2025, the Peterborough-Kawartha has seen significant investment in its infrastructure, with a total of over $111.8 million in funding from various government sources. This investment is crucial for supporting the region’s economic growth, addressing the housing crisis, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
The funding is not concentrated on a single area but is distributed across several key sectors:
- Public Transit: With major projects like the new transit garage and recurring gas tax funding, public transit has received over $60.1 million in funding. This is essential for improving connectivity and supporting a growing population.
- Municipal & General Infrastructure: This category, which includes roads, bridges, and municipal modernization funds, totals over $29.1 million. Programs like the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) are a major source of stable, predictable funding for various local municipalities.
- Housing & Social Infrastructure: With programs like the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP), housing-related projects have received over $14.8 million. This funding is being used to build new homes, improve water infrastructure, and address the region’s housing shortage.
- Community & Recreation: Funding for arenas, community centres, and recreation projects totals over $11.9 million, providing modern spaces for sports and community events.
- Green & Other Infrastructure: This includes funding for natural gas expansion, green infrastructure, and support for post-secondary institutions, totaling over $10.3 million.
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