Mike Louttit Director of Engineering and Public Works with Dryden Mayor Anne Krassilowsky, Greg Rickford MP Kenora and Barry Hardy - Water Works Manager

DRYDEN:  Residents of Dryden will benefit from joint federal, provincial and municipal funding to renew the Dryden Sewage Treatment Plant, announced today by Kenora Member of Parliament, Greg Rickford and Dryden Mayor, Anne Krassilowsky. This project is just one example of all levels of government committed to stimulating the Ontario economy by reducing red tape, creating jobs for Ontarians, and getting shovels in the ground sooner.

The Governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $9.9 million in the project. The City of Dryden will contribute the balance of the total eligible cost of this $30 million project.  This project will enhance local facilities and services and create local jobs, when the need for economic stimulus is greatest.

“It has been a priority for me to work closely with the Province, and Mayor Krassilowsky to ensure that this important project was moved forward in Ottawa, and that funds flow immediately,” said Rickford.  “I am ecstatic that our three levels of government have worked together successfully, and spending can begin today. This funding commitment reaffirms the importance of partnership in accomplishing significant and positive change in our communities, our province and our country.”

“It's a fine example of Country and Province working with municipalities for the good of the people. This investment in Dryden ensures the longevity of our future and our continued growth economically, environmentally, and culturally,” said Mayor Krassilowsky.

This project is one of 289 across the province that will soon break ground thanks to a federal-provincial-municipal investment of more than $1 Billion.  The governments of Canada and Ontario have taken steps to get shovels in the ground and to flow money faster for targeted infrastructure projects in Ontario Communities for the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.

Because the federal and provincial governments understand that infrastructure investments will stimulate the economy, nearly 85 per cent of project applications were approved for funding.

“I look forward to seeing shovels in the ground and watching as this project progresses.  I am delighted to take part in the celebration of our region’s successes,” concluded Rickford.

Greg met with the mayors in Kenora, Vermillion Bay, Dryden and Red Lake today to announce joint federal, provincial and municipal funding for key infrastructure projects throughout the riding. He will be heading to Sioux Lookout for further announcements later in the week. 

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