Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The government of Ontario is investing more than $14 million to upgrade and rehabilitation critical water infrastructure in Lanark and Frontenac counties.
In the Town of Smith Falls in Lanark County $13,306,867 will go towards the Smiths Falls trunk watermain upgrade and sewer separation and in the Township of North Frontenac $1,022,000 will be used to support the rehabilitation, repair and expansion of the stormwater management system in the Village of Plevna.
“Today’s investment will protect homeowners and support the construction of new homes across Lanark and Frontenac 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 funding is through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS).
“This $13 million investment enables the town to proceed with critical infrastructure work. By replacing 1.9 kilometres of aged and undersized water infrastructure, we are securing vital water capacity for every home and business in town and adequate hydraulic pressure for our fire suppression needs. This project will also secure additional wastewater capacity for our growing community by diverting storm water from the Wastewater Treatment Plant through the separation of sewers,” Town of Smith Falls mayor Shawn Pankow said.
