Province supports families and businesses in Goderich - June 22, 2007

Funding Provided Through One-Time Connecting Link Grants

GODERICH — The McGuinty government has invested more than $751,000 to support families and businesses in Goderich, Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield announced today.

“Our government understands how important it is to support rural and northern communities,” said Cansfield. “This investment helps communities — such as Goderich — respond to local challenges and improves the quality of life for people living and working in Goderich.”

In addition to the funding provided to Goderich, the McGuinty government has also invested more than $158,000 to support families and businesses in Saugeen Shores and more than $36,000 to support families and businesses in Central Huron through one-time Connecting Link grants.

“This is great news for the communities of Goderich, Saugeen Shores and Central Huron,” added Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell. “This investment helps maintain a strong community and a better quality of life for the residents of these communities.”

Through this year’s provincial budget, the Ontario government provided 52 municipalities with one-time Connecting Link grants totalling $25 million that may be used for municipal roads. Funding was distributed based on Connecting Link proposals submitted by municipalities.

A Connecting Link is a municipal road that connects two ends of a provincial highway through an urban municipality. In 2006-07, the Ontario government invested $14.2 million to fund 37 construction projects on local roads that connect to provincial highways.

“Our government recognizes that local residents — especially in rural and northern areas — need safe and reliable infrastructure,” noted Cansfield. “The McGuinty government is moving Ontario forward by making investments that will improve safety, create jobs and encourage economic growth.”

Since 2003, the McGuinty government has committed $6.3 billion in highways, roads and bridges and invested $4.9 billion in public transit, including over $1.8 billion in GO Transit.

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Contact:
Carol Mitchell, MPP Huron-Bruce
519-482-5630