Mattawa gets provincial money to upgrade bridges

The McGuinty Government is investing $3,036,000 to support the rehabilitation of two bridges on Highway 533 in Mattawa.

Complete details are contained in the news release below.

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The McGuinty government is investing $3,036,000 to make upgrades and repairs to two bridges on highway 533 in the Town of Mattawa, Nipissing MPP Monique Smith announced today.

“Maintaining roads and bridges are fundamental to keeping our communities safe and prosperous,” said Smith. “This investment will directly benefit those who live, work or travel here.”

“We are very fortunate to have a Member of Provincial Parliament who is clearly committed in investing in our community,” Mayor Dean Backer said.

This funding is part of a one-time investment of $25 million through Connecting Links that municipalities may use for municipal roads across the province. In 2006-07 the program invested $15.7 million to fund 37 projects.

“Our government recognizes that local residents — especially in rural and northern areas — need safe and reliable infrastructure,” noted Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield. “These investments will improve safety, create jobs, encourage economic growth and keep communities strong.”

This is in addition to ReNew Ontario’s strategic investments in the provincial highway network. The ReNew Ontario plan has also led to the development of the Northern Ontario Highways Program, including investments totaling $1.8 billion for the renewal and expansion of the highway network in northern Ontario. In 2007-08, the government is investing $468 million in Ontario’s northern highway network.

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