Ontario Building Critical Infrastructure in Tecumseh
Funding will help create jobs and support economic growth
TECUMSEH — The Ontario government is investing $1,789,764 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in Tecumseh. The funding will be delivered in 2025 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is part of the government’s $190 billion capital plan to build and expand more homes, highways, hospitals, transit and high-speed internet across the province.
“Tecumseh continues its renewal of and reinvestment in municipal infrastructure supporting housing and economic development” said Andrew Dowie, MPP For Windsor-Tecumseh. “I’m proud that our government recognizes the great work of Mayor McNamara, Tecumseh Town Council and administration in delivering $1,789,764 from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund in support of critical infrastructure.”
In 2025, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities build roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.
Last year, Tecumseh received $2,056,244 through the OCIF, which was put towards various ongoing projects, including the Scully-St. Marks Storm Pump Station. Tecumseh plans to save the remaining funds to support further infrastructure projects in the future.
“The OCIF funding is crucial as we continue to renew and improve our infrastructure, ensuring that Tecumseh remains a resilient and vibrant community,” said Mayor Gary McNamara. “It’s through funding like this and strategic planning that we can address key infrastructure needs, such as roadways, stormwater management, and other critical projects. I want to thank the Ontario government for their continued support and recognition of our efforts. This investment allows us to keep building a stronger future for all our residents.”
“Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “By providing direct and stable funding to these communities, our government is helping create local jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come.”
The OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in municipalities with populations under 100,000, rural and northern municipalities, as well as for Local Services Boards that own water or wastewater systems. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community.
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