received $30 million in funding through the Ontario government\u2019s<\/a> Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program\u2019s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS). The government\u2019s investment will help deliver a reliable, year-round wastewater treatment solution for Bayshore Village, replacing weather-dependent spray irrigation and reducing the need for effluent hauling. The Connect and Protect: Building a Resilient Ramara project will provide safe drinking water and wastewater services for approximately 1,825 existing homes.<\/p>\n\u201cAs we continue to navigate economic uncertainty and unwarranted U.S. tariffs, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in critical infrastructure that drives growth, creates jobs and strengthens communities,\u201d said Todd McCarthy, Ontario\u2019s acting minister of infrastructure. \u201cThese historic investments are helping communities like Ramara get shovels in the ground, building better water systems and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since 2024, the township has received $31 million in provincial infrastructure funding through MHIP and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for critical local improvements that protect homes, support growth and enhance quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment is helping communities like Ramara move forward with essential infrastructure upgrades,\u201d said Jill Dunlop, member of provincial parliament for Simcoe North. \u201cBy supporting projects like this, we are protecting public health, safeguarding our environment, and ensuring communities have the infrastructure they need to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s groundbreaking reflects a strong partnership between municipal and provincial governments and a shared commitment to investing in infrastructure that supports healthy communities, protects natural resources and builds for the future. The government\u2019s support will significantly reduce the financial burden on local wastewater users.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an exciting and important milestone for our community,\u201d said Mayor Basil Clarke. \u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking represents the start of a project that will modernize critical infrastructure, improve system performance and help protect our natural environment. I would like to thank the Government of Ontario for this critical investment in the long-term sustainability and resilience of Ramara.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Barnstable Drive project will be completed in phases, with six of the 11 tile beds expected to be operational by end of 2026 and full completion anticipated by 2027.<\/p>\n
During construction, the existing system will remain in operation to ensure uninterrupted service and continued compliance with environmental regulations.<\/p>\n
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