SIOUX LOOKOUT:  Residents of Sioux Lookout and the surrounding area will benefit from joint federal, provincial and municipal funding for the Seventh Avenue Critical Link Waste Water Project, announced today by Kenora Member of Parliament, Greg Rickford and Sioux Lookout Mayor, Kathy Poling. 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 $1.2 million in the project. The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will contribute the balance of the total eligible cost of this $4.7 million project. This project is a critical part of the new Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre construction; it 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 Poling 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.” Mayor Kathy Poling responded, “I am pleased that Greg has been such a strong advocate for Sioux Lookout.”

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.

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