JASON SETNYK
Cornwall’s aging 1955 water intake is finally getting a long-awaited backup, thanks to a new $30-million investment from the province. Ontario is investing up to $30 million to expand critical water infrastructure in Cornwall.
The funding, announced February 17 by SDSG MPP Nolan Quinn, comes through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream, which now totals $875 million to support safe drinking water, housing, job creation, and protection from extreme weather.
“Protecting our community starts with protecting the critical infrastructure our homes, businesses, and services need,” said Quinn. “Through this historic investment, our government is ensuring Cornwall’s water supply remains safe and reliable for decades to come.”
Cornwall will use the funding to build a secondary intake drawing raw water from Lake St. Lawrence into the city’s water purification plant. The new intake will provide backup if the original intake is ever blocked or fails.
“This project will ensure the safety and security of our community’s water supply for future generations,” said Mayor Justin Towndale, who thanked the province for its support.
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