A pair of Wallaceburg roads could be in line for some improvements, thanks to a funding program from the MTO.
Back on November 20, Chatham-Kent staff received a notice regarding the eligibility to submit a single project under the Connecting Links Program, which was set up to support the improvements along connecting links within Ontario municipalities.
A Chatham-Kent staff report says one application in each Municipality will be accepted, with funding up to 90% of project costs or $3 million, whichever is lower.
“The infrastructure funding program requires municipalities to show how proposed projects fit within a comprehensive asset management plan,” wrote Adam Sullo, director of engineering and transportation, in the report.
“The Asset management plan that was developed for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in 2013 positions the Municipality favourably to demonstrate that projects proposed are their top priorities and that the full range of local infrastructure financing tools have been explored.”
Sullo said in the report it was determined that the rehabilitation of Murray Street and McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg was the project that was “best suited for submission” under the MTO program.
After council approved the motion put forward by administration on Monday, staff is set to submit the application to the MTO before the January 29 deadline.
If the MTO approves the project in principle, a contribution agreement would need to be executed to provide the final project approval.
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