Municipality of Callander has five new generators

In the event of an emergency Callander residents can rest a little easier knowing the municipality is now in a position to manage those unforeseen events.

On Friday officials celebrated the installation of new backup power generators at key locations across the municipality.

In total, five backup power generators were installed – three at lift stations in the Callander Main Street sewage collection system, one at a lift station in the Osprey Links sewage collection system, and another at the Callander Community Centre, which also serves as the municipality’s Emergency Shelter. By providing a secure power alternative for these facilities, the generators are helping to protect public health, safety and the environment.

On hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony were Nipissing MPP Monique Smith, Callander Mayor Hector Lavigne and representatives of council. Smith and Lavigne agreed that while the announcement may not be a flashy one it is important none the less.





“The infrastructure investments we are making through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and our Open Ontario Plan are building stronger, more successful communities,” said Nipissing MPP, Monique Smith.

“This backup power supply represents an investment in Callander’s health and safety, and the security of its public services, for many years to come.”

“As part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund has supported more than 2,000 projects across Ontario that are creating jobs and stimulating the economy,” noted Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Chuck Strahl in a letter to the community.

“Our government is proud to have invested in Callander’s Standby Power Generation Project that will support this community for years to come.”

"There is no doubt that the assistance we received from the governments of Canada and Ontario helped make this project happen,” said Hector Lavigne, Mayor of the Municipality of Callander.

“We now have protective equipment in place for the health and safety of water and sewer users and residents of our community during emergency events".

Both governments federal and provincial contributed a $100,000 toward this project under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The Municipality of Callander kicked in the remainder.