More than $3.9 million in federal funding is coming to Lakefield for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades aimed at supporting future housing and population growth.
Peterborough MP Emma Harrison and Selwyn Township Mayor Sherry Senis announced the investment Monday through the federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund.
The project will upgrade two sections of sewer infrastructure and install a twin force main beneath the Otonabee River in the Lakefield South Development Area.
Officials say the improvements will increase wastewater capacity as the community grows while helping maintain reliable service and reducing the risk of overflows.
The work is also expected to enhance fire protection and provide infrastructure needed to support additional housing and economic development in Lakefield.
“Today’s investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in the Township of Selwyn will help ensure that critical infrastructure keeps pace with development,” said Harrison, adding the upgrades will support a safe and resilient community.
Senis says the investment will help ensure existing infrastructure can accommodate both current and future residents.
“These upgrades will not only enable new homes but also support the creation of a stronger, more sustainable Lakefield for generations to come,” said Senis.
The funding is being provided through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund, a $51-billion federal infrastructure program supporting projects across Canada.
