Ontario invests nearly $29 million in Perth, Wellington Counties water infrastructure

The government of Ontario is putting nearly $29 million towards rehabilitation and expansion of rural water infrastructure in both Perth and Wellington counties.

The funding is through the $875 million investment in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS).

“Across Ontario, our government is investing in our $223 billion plan to build so we can protect Ontario, keep workers on the job and connect families to the world-class services they rely on. Today’s investment will protect homeowners and support the construction of new homes across Perth and Wellington counties. We will continue to work with our municipal partners to build for the future and keep the dream of homeownership alive in Ontario,” Ontario premier Doug Ford said.

The Perth and Wellington counties receiving funding are:

• Township of Wellington North — $26,097,500 to expand the Arthur Wastewater Treatment Plant and upgrade the associated forcemain, as well as replace and expand the Drayton Sewage Pumping Station in Mapleton, ensuring long-term service sustainability for 2,330 existing homes
• The Municipality of West Perth — $2,053,125 for the Herbert Street Sewage Pumping Station, helping to sustain service for some 2,378 homes
• The Township of Perth East — $675,250 for the Milverton Well Replacement and Reservoir Rehabilitation, supporting 850 homes with improved water security.

“Our government is making significant, long-term investments in rural infrastructure, including right here in Perth-Wellington. This nearly $29 million commitment will strengthen water systems, improve community assets and unlock new housing opportunities across Wellington and Perth Counties, which will support economic growth and ensure we are protecting our communities for the next generation,” Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae said.

Since 2024, the government has invested a total of almost $150 million in Perth and Wellington counties through MHIP and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), a provincial government release said.